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Butomaceae
Flowering Rush
Butomus umbellatus
Adaptation and flow.
- Family
- Butomaceae
- Genus
- Butomus
- Native to
- Europe, Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Aquatic perennial
- Height
- 2-4 feet
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Wet, marshy
- Water
- High
- Hardiness
- 4-10
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Flowering rush is the only species in its entire family, Butomaceae.
- Despite its name, it is not a true rush but was named for its rush-like leaves.
- The roasted rhizome was historically eaten as a starchy food in parts of northern Asia.
- It is considered an invasive species in North America, particularly around the Great Lakes.
- The umbel of pink flowers can contain up to 30 individual blooms arranged like a natural bouquet.
Color meanings
0
Docility
1
Grace
2
Flexibility