Common Spike-rush
Eleocharispalustris

Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Eleocharis (el-ee-OK-ar-iss)
Species: palustris (pal-US-triss)

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting