Dwarf Spikerush
Eleocharis parvula
- Native to:
- Baltic States, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, 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, Vietnam
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:
- 10 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Ground Cover:
- 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
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best in saturated or flooded conditions. Light may enhance germination.
Pre-treatment: Seeds were warm stratified for 21 days
Source: npn.rngr.net