Eleocharis acicularis

Needle Spike Rush

This green, grass-like native sedge can be recognized by the oval-shaped, brownish-flowering spikes at the tips of smooth, round stems. These spike-rush species grow individually, in clumps along shorelines or in shallow water, sometimes forming ankle-high turf-like mats. Needle spike-rush often looks hair-like when growing underwater. Like other rushes, seeds and stems are important food for waterfowl and mammals, provide habitat for amphibians and fish, and help stabilize shorelines.

Additional Information:

Height 10-15 Inches

Spread -12 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
This sedge is suitable as pond plant because it usually survives the wintertime.

Characteristics & Attributes