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Native Wetland Plants

Eleocharis acicularis

Least spikerush

More About Least spikerush

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

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.

Bloom Color

White

Eleocharis acicularis Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade
Mature Height
• < 1'
Spread Characteristics
• Prolific Seeder
• Rhizomatous - Rapid
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Pond Zonation
• Low Marsh 0 - 6"
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Amphibians
• Cover
• Fish
• Food
• Nesting
• Waterfowl
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
• OBL
Plant Type
• Bog/Marsh
• Flowering Perennial
• Marginal
• Rush
Attributes
• Bio Remediation
• Container
• Great Foliage
• Ground Cover
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10
• 11