Eleocharis palustris

Creeping Spike Rush

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This native forms dense tufts of smooth, upright, unbranched stems, to two feet in height. Flowers from June through August. Seedheads are brown, scaly and conical and provide food for waterfowl. Distinguished from other rushes by its leaf-less stems.

Additional Information:
Rhizominous roots fix nitrogen.

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Height
6-12 Inches

Spread
12-18 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color
Green

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

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Good Companions

Eastern Woodland Sedge (Carex blanda), Tussock Sedge (Carex stricta), Blue Flag (Iris versicolor), Southern Blue Flag (Iris virginica var. shrevei), Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), Torrey's Rush (Juncus torreyi)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

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OBL

Root

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Rhizomes

Season of Interest

•	Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

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High

Special Uses

•

Bog

Sun Exposure

•

Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

•	Osage Plains
•	Mississippi Aluvial Basin
•	Central Dissected Till Plain
•	Ozark Highlands

Wildlife Benefit

•	Food/Birds