Pale Spikerush

Eleocharis macrostachya, Cyperaceae

Zones

5–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

High (established)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sessilefruit ArrowheadSagittaria rigida

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Large-flowered Primrose WillowLudwigia grandiflora

Pollinator SharingPhysical Support

Rooting spike-rushEleocharis radicans

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Big-leaf SedgeCarex amplifolia

Large sedges can shade and outcompete smaller spike-rush species in wetland environments

Floating Sweet GrassGlyceria fluitans

Dense floating sweet grass growth can outcompete spike-rushes for nutrients and light in shallow water areas

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitatBiomass Production

Edible Parts

SeedsRhizomes

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Pale Spikerush grow in?

Pale Spikerush grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Pale Spikerush?

Good companions for Pale Spikerush include Sessilefruit Arrowhead, Large-flowered Primrose Willow, Rooting spike-rush.

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