Dwarf Spikerush
Eleocharis parvula
- Native to:
- Baltic States, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Hainan, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jawa, Kazakhstan, Korea, Labrador, Mexico, Nicaragua, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © gpalermo (iNaturalist #134100994)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Eleocharis
- Species:
- Eleocharis parvula
- USDA Symbol:
- ELPA5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, shorebirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in coastal and freshwater wetlands
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Seeds were warm stratified for 21 days
Source: npn.rngr.net
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Native Seed Group (seeds)