Medium Bulrush | Typha gracilis
The Highlights
- A smaller variety of Bulrush with milk chocolate coloured seedheads borne above strap-like narrow green foliage
- Little golden yellow flower clusters appear between July and September
- A fast growing hardy perennial which brings height and structure to pond margins and water gardens
- Grow submerged in shallow waters with the crown at a maximum depth of 50cm under water
- Provides winter interest if the tall flower stems are left in place after blooming
- Provides shelter, shade and perching places for wildlife
The Highlights
- A smaller variety of Bulrush with milk chocolate coloured seedheads borne above strap-like narrow green foliage
- Little golden yellow flower clusters appear between July and September
- A fast growing hardy perennial which brings height and structure to pond margins and water gardens
- Grow submerged in shallow waters with the crown at a maximum depth of 50cm under water
- Provides winter interest if the tall flower stems are left in place after blooming
- Provides shelter, shade and perching places for wildlife
Care Guide
Pest and disease free
Virtually pest and disease free MORE
Grow in shallow water
Needs a permanently wet soil - plant in the shallows of pond edges or in waterlogged soil. Make sure you water regularly if planting in pots.
Full sun
Position where the plants will receive at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily in spring/summer.
Wet fertile soils
Any nutrient rich, permanently moist or waterlogged soil - slightly saline soils are ideal.
Feeding not required
No need to feed - this plant gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil and pond water. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower