Eleocharis palustris (Creeping Spike Rush)

Plant Description: A deep rooted, rhizomatic native wetland grass species. Produces flowering spikelets in Spring-early Summer and turns to see in late Summer-early Fall. It is in the Rush family, so its stems are round. 

• Height: 203,5 ft

• Width: 3 ft

• Watering needs: constantly submerged

• Sun needs: Sun-part Sun

• Soil needs: Submerged-semi submerged and constantly wet

• Bloom Time: Early Spring-Summer

• Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: As wetland grass species that thrives when fully submerged and experiences different seasonal water levels. Creeping Spike Rush also stabilizes wet banks and offers coverage and food to wildlife.