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Typha angustifolia (Lesser bulrush)
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Typha angustifolia
Other names
Lesser bulrush, Small reedmace, Soft flag, Narrow-leaved reedmace
Genus
Typha Typha
Species
T. angustifolia - T. angustifolia is an invasive, deciduous perennial forming long, arching, linear leaves, and dark-brown slender poker heads on erect stems in summer.
Typha angustifolia is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Dark-brown in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flower stems in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Typha angustifolia (Lesser bulrush) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Bog garden, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in fertile muddy soil in sun to 40 cm under water. Root system may puncture pond liners. Can be invasive.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Typha angustifolia
Other names
Lesser bulrush, Small reedmace, Soft flag, Narrow-leaved reedmace
Genus
Typha Typha
Species
T. angustifolia - T. angustifolia is an invasive, deciduous perennial forming long, arching, linear leaves, and dark-brown slender poker heads on erect stems in summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Dark-brown in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flower stems in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Typha angustifolia (Lesser bulrush) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Bog garden, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in fertile muddy soil in sun to 40 cm under water. Root system may puncture pond liners. Can be invasive.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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