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Products > Eleocharis montevidensis   Eleocharis montevidensis - Sand Spikerush Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.   [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 information displayed on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations that we have made of it growing in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how it has performed in our crops out in the nursery field. We will incorporate comments that we receive from others as well, and welcome hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they have knowledge of cultural information we do not mention that would aid others in growing Eleocharis montevidensis.     [MORE INFO]