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Eleocharis sphacelata

Eleocharis sphacelata

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Spikerush, Common Spike Rush, Kuta, Tall Spike Sedge, Giant Spike Rush, Eleocharis sphacelata

Eleocharis sphacelata, commonly known as Kuta or Spikerush, is a rush that grows in or near still fresh water in dams, swamps, lakes, creeks and wet areas. This plant will dominate the area it colonizes by forming clumps of densely packed, bright-green or yellow-green stems. It typically grows to 1.2 m tall and 1 m wide but can emerge from water up to 2 m deep. Eleocharis sphacelata is commonly used around ponds and water margins where it can help keep ponds oxygenated and clear.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	1.20 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Wet
Garden uses:	Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Spikerush, Common Spike Rush, Kuta, Tall Spike Sedge, Giant Spike Rush, Eleocharis sphacelata

Eleocharis sphacelata Details

Eleocharis sphacelata, commonly known as Kuta or Spikerush, is a rush that grows in or near still fresh water in dams, swamps, lakes, creeks and wet areas. It forms large swards of foliage that provide great habitats for water birds. This plant will dominate the area it colonizes by forming clumps of densely packed, bright-green or yellow-green stems. Numerous small flowers are produced in a single, compact, erect spike at the tip of the stems. It typically grows to 1.2 m tall and 1 m wide but can emerge from water up to 2 m deep. Eleocharis sphacelata is commonly used around ponds and water margins where it can help keep ponds oxygenated and clear.