Butomus umbellatus
(Flowering rush)
Plant type
Aquatic perennial
Height & spread
60-1.2m x 45cm
Wildlife benefit
Dragonfly and damselfly plant
- Fragrant, rose-pink flowers on umbels produced in late summer. Rush-like foliage.
- Grow in mud at the margins or in water 5-40cm deep.
- Emergent stems are good for dragonfly and damselfly larvae to emerge on.
- Also supports the green leafhopper.