Butomus umbellatus P9

Butomus Umbellatus is an herbaceous perennial to 1.2m, with upright, twisted grassy leaves and stiff stems bearing umbels of fragrant rosy-pink flowers 2cm in width in late summer.

Plant Size
– Mature Height: 1-1.5 metres
– Mature Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres

Why We Love It
– Easy to grow
– Attracts bees and butterflies
– Scented flowers

What To Know
– Season of Interest: Summer
– Position:Full sun
– Soil: Poorly-drained, fertile

How to Care
– Grow in fertile mud at the edge of a pond or in water up to 25cm deep in full sun. Alternatively, grow in a container and keep moist.
– Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe or by rhizome division in spring
– Cut back after flowering