Eleocharis acicularis

Least Spikerush

Least Spike Rush also known as Needle Spike Rush is a perennial with smooth round solid stems which form an oval spike flower on the tips. Just under 1' tall, it can be grown individually or in nice tight clusters along shorelines or shallow water forming an ankle deep almost turf-like mat. A pioneering wetland species that handles water fluctuations quite well making it ideally suited for ponds and basins that undergo large draw downs.

Bloom Color

White

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Mature Height

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< 1'

Spread Characteristics

•	Prolific Seeder
•	Rhizomatous - Rapid

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Amphibians
•	Cover
•	Fish
•	Food
•	Nesting
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

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OBL

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Flowering Perennial
•	Marginal
•	Rush

Attributes

•	Bio Remediation
•	Container
•	Great Foliage
•	Ground Cover
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9
•	10
•	11