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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 |
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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 information that is presented on this page is based on research we have conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations we have made of it in the nursery's garden and in other gardens we have visited, as well how it performs in our nursery crops out in the field. We incorporate comments that we receive from others as well and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they know of cultural information that would aid others in growing Eleocharis montevidensis. |
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