Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Butomaceae

Genus:

Butomus

Species:

Butomus umbellatus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, aug

Bloom Colors:

pink

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, waterlogged soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in marshes and along water bodies