Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Eleocharis

Species:

Eleocharis microcarpa

USDA Symbol:

ELMI2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

41 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Minimum Light:

Part Sun

Best Light:

Full Sun

Habitat:

Wetland, Riparian

Wildlife Value:

birds

Ecology:

Occurs in wet depressions, pond margins, bogs, and coastal plain vernal pools. A delicate wetland annual that colonizes exposed wet muddy or sandy substrates.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

sandy — also tolerates peaty, clay

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic)

Drainage:

wet

Moisture:

wet

Notes:

Occurs in acidic, nutrient-poor sands, peaty sands, and saturated organic muck along water margins and depressional wetlands.

Where to Buy

Nationwide Seller

• Prairie Moon Nursery (MN) (nursery and seeds)