Eleocharis sphacelata|Tall Spike-rush
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
- Robust leafless tufted perennial herb with thick woody underground stems. Flowering stems stout and ribbed to 12mm wide with internal partitions.
- Size (W x H)
- 0.5-2m high, to 5m in deep water
- Leaves
- Sheath has rounded top margin.
- Flowers
- Terminal spikelet, cylindrical and tapering, 3-5cm x 8-9mm, narrower than stem.
- Flower colour
- Light green to light brown
- Flower time
- November to February
- Growing conditions
- Aquatic in still or slow-moving water to 5m deep. Full sun, semi-shade.
- Commonly used for
- Bird and fish habitat in dams but may become invasive. Too vigorous for small water bodies.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts frogs
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
- Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
