Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush)

Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush) with pink flower and tall narrow green grass-like plant leaves.
Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush) bearing small pink flower clusters nestled within long thin green blades.

Botanical name: Butomus umbellatus

Common name: Flowering Rush

Family: Butomaceae

Origin: Europe, Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-8

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Keep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantWatering: Bog or aquatic
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

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) pink flower cluster rising above thin green leaves in light water
Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush) pale pink flower close up surrounded by long thin green leaves
Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush) pale pink flower clusters rising above narrow green grassy foliage blades
Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush) pink flower close up with narrow green leaves, aquatic plant.
Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush) clusters of pink flowers with slender green leaves in a group.


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