Invasive Species Management *cut off new plants that may be grow *don spread the bulbs *do not shake or mis handle Scientific name and Physical Appearance * Butomus Umbellatous *Grow in a shape of a umbrella *whitish Dense stands can interfere with recreation. It is on the King County list of Regulated Class A Noxious Weeds. The Flowering Rush Invasive Species What is the Flowering Rush? flowering rush Management. It can crowd out native plants, reduce open water habitat for some trout and shelters invasive fish species. This plant can reach from 1-5 ft. (0.3-1.5 m) in height and can survive in water of up to 9.8 ft. (3 m) deep. For more information see Noxious Weed Lists and Laws. Flowering rush plants grow from fleshy rhizomes; plants occur as submersed plants and as emersed plants in marshes and shorelines. Flowering rush is an aquatic invasive plant that lives along the edges of lakes, streams and wetlands. Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) resembles a large sedge, with upright foliage that grows in shallow water, though it may also grow submerged.Its leaves have a triangular cross-section with a twist toward the tip. Idaho in Action / Aquatic Invasive Species / Flowering Rush. It is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 3-5 feet. Flowering rush is an invasive and perennial semi-aquatic plant. Flowering rush is a submersed and emergent noxious weed that is expanding in Idaho. When water levels drop, flowering rush can quickly establish on newly exposed soil. Flowering-rush is a Class A Noxious Weed in Washington due to its limited distribution in the state and the potential for significant impact to state resources. Flowering rush is an invasive aquatic plant in the northeast U.S. and has a limited distribution Washington. The more obvious, emersed, form has “grassy,” erect leaves. Management. Flowering rush is a prohibited invasive species. The easiest way to identify it is by the flowers, which are light pink with 6 … The species is originally from Eurasia and was likely introduced as an ornamental garden plant. It is an aggressive colonizer and can spread by seed, bulbils and rhizome fragments. Appearance Butomus umbellatus is a perennial which spreads primarily from rhizomes. It is most notable during its flowering stage; July through September. Small infestations can be carefully dug up, taking care to leave no bulbils behind. The pink flower that blooms in June makes it easy to identify at that time. Flowering rush is an aquatic perennial that resembles native grasses. It was first found in the St. Lawrence river in 1897 and since then has spread across southern Canada. It can be difficult to control and research continues on control options. It is illegal to possess, import, purchase, transport, or introduce these species (including hybrids or cultivars) except under a permit or statutory exemption. 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