Eleocharis acuta
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Family Name:
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Cyperaceae |
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Common Name:
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Common Spikerush |
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Size:
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25 - 40cm tall. Spreads to form large clump. |
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Frost Tolerance:
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High |
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Growth Rate:
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Moderate |
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Description:
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A native spreading marginal water plant. Green, upright cylindrical stems. |
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Position:
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Full sun to part shade in shallow water 10-30cm deep. Prefers stationary water. Space 5 to 7 plants per square metre or 30cm apart. |
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Care:
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Features:
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• Ideal plant for dam margins and drainage swales • Provides habitat for birds and frogs |
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Sizes Grown:
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Tube |