Common Spike-sedge

Eleocharis acuta

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Flowering Period:

September to April

Growth Size:

  • 30-60cm

Preferred Soil:

Wetland or Heavy Damp Soil

Availability:

0 in Stock (Estimated)

Price Codes:

  • $3.00 (ST, Standard Tube)
  • $8.00 (15cmP, 15cm Pots)

Description


Found at the edges of creeks and in winter-wet swamps. The tiny cream flowers are in a spike at the tip of the stems.

Advice


Maintenance

This plant can spread rapidly !

Plant in the ground or in a pond. In a pond up to 50cm deep, it's easiest to leave the plant in the pot, with the top of the pot level with the waters surface. The pot can then be lifted out each month and any growth outside the pot can be trimmed off.


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