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Butomus umbellatus
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Flowering rushBog, Marginal, Perennial, Pond, DeciduousFamily: Butomaceae
- Height: 1.5mSpread: 50cm
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Acidic / Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist
Flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus, is a handsome marginal plant from Asia. It looks magnificent at the water's edge, especially when grown in large groups. It bears attractive bi-coloured flowers up to 3cm across, gathered in a distinctive umbel on tall stems, above twisted, grassy foliage. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Butomus umbellatus in moist or boggy soil in full sun. Divide clumps regularly for the best display of flowers.
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Butomus ‘Umbellatus’ and wildlife
Butomus ‘Umbellatus’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Butomus ‘Umbellatus’ poisonous?
Butomus ‘Umbellatus’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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