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Eleocharis acicularis

Least Spikerush

Eleocharis acicularis, Least spikerush, is a perennial with smooth round solid stems which form an oval spike flower on the tips. Just under 1' tall, it can be grown individually or in nice tight clusters along shorelines or shallow water forming an ankle deep almost turf-like mat. Eleocharis acicularis is a pioneering wetland species that handles water fluctuations quite well making it ideally suited for ponds and basins that undergo large draw downs.

• »  Low growth habit
• »  Rapid rhizomatous spread
• »  Tolerant of water level fluctuation

• Category

  • Native Wetland Grasses

• Characteristics

  • Exposure -Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • < 1'
  • Prolific Seeder
  • Rhizomatous - Rapid
  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Low Marsh 0 - 6"
  • Green
  • Amphibians
  • Cover
  • Fish
  • Food
  • Nesting
  • Waterfowl
  • Deer Resistant
  • OBL
  • Bog/Marsh
  • Flowering Perennial
  • Marginal
  • Rush
  • Bio Remediation
  • Container
  • Erosion Control
  • Great Foliage
  • Ground Cover
  • Mass Planting
  • Native
  • Naturalizing
  • Rain Garden
  • Storm Water Basin
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