Eleocharis acuta
(Common Spike-Rush)
| Planting Group or Form | Rush / Pond Plant |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.3 - 1m |
| Width | spreading |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Heavy damp soil or shallow water. POND plant |
| Flower | Dark brown Sept - Apr |
| Attracts | Habitat for birds, frogs and fish |
Leafless tufted perennial herb spreading underground, and hollow flowering stems with terminal spikelets.
Plant in or alongside watercourses, ponds and wetlands to improve the aesthetic appearance and provide habitat for birds, frogs and fish. Requires permanent or semi-permanent waterlogging.