Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Eleocharis

Species:

Eleocharis intermedia

USDA Symbol:

ELIN

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

41 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Minimum Light:

Part Sun

Best Light:

Full Sun

Habitat:

Wetland, Riparian

Wildlife Value:

birds

Ecology:

Eleocharis intermedia, commonly known as matted spikerush, is an annual sedge of muddy or sandy shorelines, drying pools, and calcareous marshes. It often establishes in exposed drawdowns and disturbed marsh fringes.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

silt — also tolerates clay, sandy

pH:

6.8 - 8.5 (neutral to alkaline)

Drainage:

wet

Moisture:

wet

Notes:

Occurs in saturated calcareous mud, marl, or fine silty and sandy substrates along shores and springs.