This large aquatic perennial has upright reed-like stems and forms a large clump with stout rhizomes. It has long blue-green linear leaves and the dense cylindrical light brown flower-head appears above the foliage during summer.

Hardiness zones 3 to 10

Typha orientalisis naturally found in all states of Australia and extending to the Philippines growing in fresh water lagoons and swampy areas or in still water and along creeks. It grows in poorly drained, rich soils that are subject to inundation or directly in water in an open sunny position and is drought tender but mildly frost resistant.

Bulrush is hardy invasive aquatic plant that is normally growing in parks and large gardens for a jungle effect. It is planted in and around ponds or along watercourses for soil stabilisation and as a bird haven. It is fast growing and establishes from division in 1 to 2 years but may become a weed choking watercourses.ID 848

Typha(TEE-fa) orientalis (o-ree-en-tâh-lis)

Typhaceae(ty-FAY-see-ee)