Butomus umbellatus grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Butomus also known as Flowering rush or Grass rush, Butomus umbellatus perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental water plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropical, temperate climate and grow in hardiness zone 3-10.
Leaves color green in linear shape.
Flower color pink or white in star shape that grows on stems in flowers organized ball shape.
Aquatic area, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Tuber / Bulb/ Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
1-1.8m, 40-72 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Star shape pink flowers that grows on stems in flowers organized ball shape
Butomus umbellatus
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Herbaceous, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Ornamental plants, Water plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 3, Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Pink flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: