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Great Spike Rush Seeds

Eleocharis palustris

  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Press the seed into the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. For spring planting, mix the great spike rush seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established; this plant prefers soil that is constantly moist and saturated, even growing in standing water. It also adapts well to a variety of soil types including sand, gravel, or rocky soil. It can spread quickly by rhizomes. This plant makes an excellent choice for erosion control or wetland restoration, and provides forage and cover for birds and other wildlife.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to turn from green to brown. Strip the seed from the stem as soon as the heads ripen to their mature brown color. For best germination, plant Eleocharis Palustris seeds as soon as possible.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Creeping Spike Sedge, Marsh Spike Rush, Creeping Spike Rush

Latin Name: Eleocharis palustris

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Cool Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 97,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 12 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~1,000 Seeds) $3.96 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $9.60 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $20.30 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~97,000 Seeds) $58.00 -+
1/4 Lb Bulk Bag (113g) $232.00 -+
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $870.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

This little native rush is often found growing beside creeks, rivers, and ponds. It does not become very tall but grows in the cool season, and it is an excellent food source for ducks, geese, and other creatures of the wetlands.
A wetland native, this plant provides forage and protection for small birds and other wildlife as well as being important in wetland restoration. It is found in a wide variety of habitats, since it grows well either in shallow water or in moist meadowland. The genus name "Eleocharis" comes from the Greek words for "marsh" and "grace," while the species name means "of marshes."

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Press the seed into the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. For spring planting, mix the great spike rush seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established; this plant prefers soil that is constantly moist and saturated, even growing in standing water. It also adapts well to a variety of soil types including sand, gravel, or rocky soil. It can spread quickly by rhizomes. This plant makes an excellent choice for erosion control or wetland restoration, and provides forage and cover for birds and other wildlife.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to turn from green to brown. Strip the seed from the stem as soon as the heads ripen to their mature brown color. For best germination, plant Eleocharis Palustris seeds as soon as possible.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Creeping Spike Sedge, Marsh Spike Rush, Creeping Spike Rush

Latin Name: Eleocharis palustris

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Cool Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 97,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 12 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer