Broadfruit Bur-Reed
Sparganium eurycarpum
- Native to:
- Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Mexico, Prince Edward I., Russia, United States
Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Typhaceae
- Genus:
- Sparganium
- Species:
- Sparganium eurycarpum
- USDA Symbol:
- SPEU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green, white
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Archanara laeta
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, muskrats, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, waterlogged soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in marshes and wetlands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold-moist stratification and germinate best when submerged or in saturated soil. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI