Butomus umbellatus is a moderately tall, rush-like perennial. Its leaves are basal originating from a stout rhizome that is stiff and erect when immersed or lax and floating when in deep water. The inflorescence is a many-flowered umbel borne. The flowers are perfect, regular, 2-3 cm across, and pink.
Flowering Rush Care
Butomus Umbellatus
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
3 - 11
Difficulty
Easy
Toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Water
It is native to Old World continents and grows on the margins of still and slowly moving water down to a depth of about 3 m.
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
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Soil
Moist but well-drained soil.
Temperature
Not frost resistant.
Container
To help control spread, flowering rush can be planted in pots.
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Popularity
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