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Butomus umbellatus, Flowering Rush

Butomus umbellatus

Flowering Rush
Family: Butomaceae
Origin: Europe, Asia
USDA Zone: 4-8?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunBog or aquatic plantPink flowersSubtropical or temperate zone 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
Butomus umbellatus, Flowering Rush
Butomus umbellatus, Flowering Rush


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/butomus_umbellatus.htm