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Rooting spike-rush

Eleocharis radicans, Cyperaceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wavy-leaved Water HawthornAponogeton undulatus
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Southern Water HyssopBacopa australis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Pale SpikerushEleocharis macrostachya
Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Northern Bur-reedSparganium hyperboreum

Bur-reed's robust growth and extensive root system can dominate over smaller spike-rush species

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationNutrient CyclingConstructed Wetland

Common Questions

What zones does Rooting spike-rush grow in?

Rooting spike-rush grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Rooting spike-rush?

Good companions for Rooting spike-rush include Wavy-leaved Water Hawthorn, Southern Water Hyssop, Pale Spikerush.

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