Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush)

Butomus umbellatus, Flowering Rush

Botanical name: Butomus umbellatus

Common name: Flowering Rush

Family: Butomaceae

Origin: Europe, Asia

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