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Bur-reed
Sparganium emersum
$125.50 /lb
TYPE:
Native Perennial forb
HEIGHT:
8 - 20 inches
HABITAT:
Marshes, stream edges, standing water
DAYS TO MATURITY:
SEEDING RATE:
5-7 lbs per acre with approximately 23,000 seeds per lb
Bur-reed is a perennial native emergent that grows well in seasonally or permanently flooded areas. Waterfowl love the seed. The entire plant is a favorite among muskrats and deer occasionally feed on the foliage. Needs cold-warm-cold-warm stratification to sprout. May not sprout until 2nd or 3rd year. Usually seeded in mixes.
Planting Instructions: Use general ground prep method (click here).
Plant 5-7 lbs at 1/4"-1" deep.
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