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Common Name: Creeping Spikerush
Scientific Name: Eleocharis palustris
Native / Introduced: Native
Highlights / Main Uses:
~Wetland and riparian restoration
~Habitat restoration for wetland wildlife
~Soil stabilization along streams and ponds
Height: 6 – 24 inches
Root Type: Sod
Growing Season: Cool
Soil Types: Fine textured
Tolerances: 
~Moderate Saline & alkali
~Wet soil
Sun or Shade: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Lifecycle: Perennial
Elevation: 0 – 10,000 ft
Planting Seed Rate: 2-4 pls lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 700,000
Optimal Planting Season: Spring or fall
Planting Depth: ¼ inch
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Category: Grass
 
Description: 
Creeping Spikerush is a low-growing, strongly rhizomatous native wetland plant that forms dense mats in moist to saturated soils. It is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, seeps, springs, and along the edges of streams, ponds, and lakes where flooding may occur seasonally or year-round. This cool-season species performs best in fine-textured soils and is moderately tolerant of saline and alkaline conditions.
Although small in stature, Creeping Spikerush provides valuable forage and habitat for wildlife and livestock, especially waterfowl and other wetland species. Its dense root system helps stabilize soil along shorelines and waterways, making it an important species for wetland and riparian restoration projects. Adaptable to both shallow water and moist meadow environments, it is well suited for a wide range of wetland habitats.
 
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/plant-profile/ELPA3
 
Photo Credit: Matt Lavin