Eleocharis erythropoda
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Eleocharis erythropoda

Bald spikerush · Red-stemmed Spikerush · Red-footed Spikerush · Redfoot Spikerush · Redstem Spikerush

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
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Hardiness
Zone 3–9
Click count
13
Observations
6

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Eleocharis erythropoda, the bald spikerush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, and most of the United States and Canada. A mat-forming perennial reaching 0.8 m (32 in), it is an obligate wetland species found from sea level up to 2,300 m (7,500 ft). It has been assessed as Least Concern.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Bald spikerush comes from habitats with plentiful sunlight, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–35°C

Bald spikerush can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can increase the chance of Bald spikerush dying. In winter, protecting it from cold can improve its survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 0–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Bald spikerush features slender, tufted stems that flourish in wet environments. To encourage healthy growth and regeneration, trim any dead stems in early spring. Regular pruning helps maintain the plant's shape and density, which supports soil erosion prevention and creates habitats. Be sure to use clean, sharp tools to prevent damage.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Eleocharis
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Mature Height
8 cm to 76 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Brown
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall

Tags (5)

Common Names (5)

en Bald spikerush
en Red-stemmed Spikerush
en Red-footed Spikerush
en Redfoot Spikerush
en Redstem Spikerush