PatternBaseBald Spikerush
Eleocharis erythropoda, Cyperaceae
Zones
3–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser
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
Salt Marsh BulrushScirpus maritimus
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Plume Golden Beard GrassChrysopogon plumulosusPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Halfa GrassDesmostachya bipinnataNurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat
Forked RushJuncus dichotomusPhysical SupportBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Uses
Functions
Wetland ConstructionWater FiltrationErosion ControlWaterfowl Habitat
Edible Parts
TubersSeeds
Medicinal Uses
Anti-Inflammatory
Common Questions
What zones does Bald Spikerush grow in?
Bald Spikerush grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Bald Spikerush?
Good companions for Bald Spikerush include Salt Marsh Bulrush, Plume Golden Beard Grass, Halfa Grass, Forked Rush.
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