Eleocharis sphacelata

tall spike rush

tough reed, great for ornamental pond/creek plantings


origin	australia wide
cultural notes	full sun, boggy conditions, in water up to 30cm deep, long lived, very hardy
maintenance	No maintenance required. Dead leaves provide shelter for water birds
tolerates	inundations and short dry periods
flowering season	spring to autumn
flower colour	small cream to brown spike appear on tip of foliage
foliage colour	mid to dark green, often reds at base of stems, smooth cylindrical shape with prominent mid ribs.
height	up to 1m
water depth	aquatic to 0.5m
plant spacing	30cm apart
recommended uses	dam and river plantings which help stabilise water edge/banks. Also an excellent ornamental plant for ponds which provides habitat for water birds

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