Gulf Coast Spikerush

Eleocharis cellulosa, Cyperaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Yellow Water CrowfootRanunculus flabellaris

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Many-flowered RushJuncus polyanthemos

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Slender BulrushSchoenoplectus heterochaetus

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Smooth Giant BambooGigantochloa levis

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Smooth FlatsedgeCyperus laevigatus

Related Cyperaceae species compete for root space in wetland soils and may exhibit allelopathic interactions

Mountain SpikerushEleocharis montana

Related spikerush species compete for same ecological niche and root zone resources in wetland habitats

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatSalt ToleranceStormwater Management

Edible Parts

TubersSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAntiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does Gulf Coast Spikerush grow in?

Gulf Coast Spikerush grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Gulf Coast Spikerush?

Good companions for Gulf Coast Spikerush include Yellow Water Crowfoot, Many-flowered Rush, Slender Bulrush, Smooth Giant Bamboo.

Design guilds with Gulf Coast Spikerush and see companion relationships visually.

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