Description
Commonly known as bull-rush or reed mace, has tall leaves and flower stems that are topped with large, rich brown, seed heads.
Top tip: Remove seed heads before they have a chance to disperse.
Flowers: August-September
Height: 90cm-150cm
Propagation: By division in Spring, when top growth is fresh. Self seeded plantlets are readily produced anywhere in the surrounding ground.
Depth of water over the soil: 10-30cm.
Planting: Plant into 10lt planting crate using heavy garden loam or Westland Aquatic Soil