Ovate spikerush
Eleocharis ovata
An aquatic or semi-aquatic plant perfect for pond margins, water gardens, or consistently wet soils. Requires constant moisture or shallow standing water to thrive and produces small but attractive seed heads. Excellent for erosion control in wet areas and provides habitat for aquatic wildlife.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Keep Constantly Moist Or In Shallow Water • Maintain Water Level 1-2 Inches Above Soil Surface
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 3, 2021 by Pietro Brignoli (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.