Eleocharis obtusa

Spike Rush

Spike Rush is typically one of the first colonizers of a freshly dug storm water basin or pond. it forms attractive lime green clumps 1' tall topped with a blunt dark brown seed head in mid summer. This fine textured pioneer has the look of fiberoptic grass and is very tolerant of fluctuating water levels. Ideally suited for rain gardens, conservation projects, basins, and storm water run off projects. Dense stands are a wonderful habitat for frogs, damselflies, and dragonflies.

Bloom Color

White

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•

Sun

Mature Height

•

< 1'

Spread Characteristics

•	Clumping
•	Prolific Seeder

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"

Foliage Color

•

Green

Wildlife Benefits

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

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•

OBL

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Flowering Perennial
•	Marginal
•	Rush

Attributes

•	Container
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Great Foliage
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9
•	10
•	11