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Cone-cup Spikerush

Eleocharis tuberculosa, Cyperaceae

Zones
5–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sand DropseedSporobolus cryptandrus
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Purple Spike RushEleocharis atropurpurea
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Yunnan Clumping BambooFargesia fungosa
Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Small-fruited BulrushScirpus microcarpus

Related sedge family plants compete for same wetland soil resources and rhizosphere space

Uses

Functions

Wetland RestorationWater FiltrationErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Tubers

Common Questions

What zones does Cone-cup Spikerush grow in?

Cone-cup Spikerush grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Cone-cup Spikerush?

Good companions for Cone-cup Spikerush include Sand Dropseed, Purple Spike Rush, Yunnan Clumping Bamboo.

Design guilds with Cone-cup Spikerush and see companion relationships visually.

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