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