Beaked Spikerush
Eleocharis rostellata
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Is., Cuba, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © spencerwkimble (iNaturalist #325336876)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Eleocharis
- Species:
- Eleocharis rostellata
- USDA Symbol:
- ELRO2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, waterfowl
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, clay or loam
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in marshes and wetlands
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Native Seed Group (seeds)