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Purple Spike Rush

Eleocharis atropurpurea, Cyperaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pale RushJuncus pallidus
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Cone-cup SpikerushEleocharis tuberculosa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Viviparous Spike-rushEleocharis vivipara

Related spikerush species compete for same soil resources and growing conditions in wetland margins

Uses

Functions

Wetland RestorationWater FiltrationErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Purple Spike Rush grow in?

Purple Spike Rush grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Purple Spike Rush?

Good companions for Purple Spike Rush include Pale Rush, Cone-cup Spikerush.

Design guilds with Purple Spike Rush and see companion relationships visually.

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