Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush)

Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush) with pink flower and tall narrow green grass-like plant leaves.

Botanical name: Butomus umbellatus

Common name: Flowering Rush

Family: Butomaceae

Origin: Europe, Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-8?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunBog or aquatic plantPink flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

It is sometimes known as the Water Gladiolus because of the attractive bi-colored flowers, 2.5cm (1in) across and gathered in a distinctive umbel at the top of stems which are taller than the long, narrow leaves.


Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush) pink flower close up with slender green leaves in background
Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush) pale pink flower close up surrounded by long thin green leaves
Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush) pink flower close up with narrow green leaves, aquatic plant.


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