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Eleocharis parvula
Dwarf spikerush
More About Dwarf spikerush
- Low growth habit
- Rapid rhizomatous spread
- Tolerant of water level fluctuation
Eleocharis parvula, Dwarf spikerush, is a perennial with smooth round solid stems which form an oval spike flower on the tips. Just under 3" tall, Dwarf spikerush can be grown individually or in nice tight clusters along shorelines or shallow water forming an ankle deep almost turf-like mat. Dwarf spikerush is pioneering wetland species that handles water fluctuations quite well making it ideally suited for ponds and basins that undergo large drawdowns.
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