Sand Spikerush

Eleocharis montevidensis, Cyperaceae

Zones

6–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverDynamic AccumulatorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lanceleaf Water PlantainAlisma lanceolatum

Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Smooth FlatsedgeCyperus laevigatus

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Tall Nut RushScleria triglomerata

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Semelai BambooGigantochloa ridleyi

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Colorado Spike RushEleocharis coloradoensis

Closely related spike rush species compete for the same soil niche and may exhibit allelopathic interference

Long Sheath BambooDendrocalamus longispathus

Giant bamboo produces allelochemicals and creates dense shade that severely inhibits small sedge species

Beaked Spike RushEleocharis rostellata

Congeneric spike rush species compete for similar aquatic habitat resources

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWater FiltrationNutrient Cycling

Edible Parts

Tubers

Common Questions

What zones does Sand Spikerush grow in?

Sand Spikerush grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Sand Spikerush?

Good companions for Sand Spikerush include Lanceleaf Water Plantain, Smooth Flatsedge, Tall Nut Rush, Semelai Bamboo.

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