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Native Wetland Plants

Eleocharis parvula

Dwarf spikerush

More About Dwarf spikerush

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

Eleocharis parvula, Dwarf spikerush, is a perennial with smooth round solid stems which form an oval spike flower on the tips. Just under 3" tall, Dwarf spikerush can be grown individually or in nice tight clusters along shorelines or shallow water forming an ankle deep almost turf-like mat. Dwarf spikerush is pioneering wetland species that handles water fluctuations quite well making it ideally suited for ponds and basins that undergo large drawdowns.

Bloom Color

White

Eleocharis parvula 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