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Products > Eleocharis montevidensis (Aquatic)   Eleocharis montevidensis (Aquatic) - Sand Spikerush    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass-like Family: Cyperaceae (Sedges) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Brown Bloomtime: Summer Synonyms: [Eleocharis obtusa] Height: 1-2 feet Width: Spreading Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Eleocharis montevidensis (Aquatic) (Sand Spikerush) - Hair grass or spike rush is related to Cyperus and bulrushes (tules) and also prefers to grow in shallow water environments in full sun. Its thin leaves look almost identical to those of the low bulrush, but grow longer and more erect, to nearly 2 feet. Instead of growing in a compact clump, it spreads quickly from rhizomatous runners and can rapidly colonize an area. Terminal brown flowers occur in early summer and is cold hardy to about 20 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]