Flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus - Pest Tracker - CAPS Services

Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

Flowering rush
Butomus umbellatus

Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) is an invasive plant of riparian areas. It is a native of Africa, Asia and Eurasia and was first detected in Laprairie on the St. Lawrence River in 1905.

This plant was brought to the US intentionally as a garden species. It is difficult to control and should not be used in the garden to prevent further spread.

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News

08/19/2019 - Grant Lake treated for flowering rush; Zebra mussels confirmed...

07/19/2019 - Invasive flowering rush confirmed in Grants Lake

07/09/2019 - Detroit Lakes found a fix for flowering rush problem, other ci...

06/20/2019 - Pend Oreille nets weed control grant

05/15/2019 - Watch out for flowering rush in advance of infestation

09/21/2018 - Our View: Invasives Money with no strings, no accountability

03/20/2018 - Western States, Wyoming Wage War On Invasive Species

09/24/2015 - Sheriff’s divers help Idaho farmers manage noxious weed - Idah...

08/05/2015 - Flowering Rush eradication effort underway on Forest Lake

06/23/2015 - Efforts expand to control invasive plants

12/02/2014 - Invasive species flowering rush blocks important irrigation ca...

08/20/2014 - Invasive Weed Located in Gem Lake

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