Eleocharis (palustris)
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Cathy Sampselle Nursery Manager Sound Native Plants PO Box 7505 Olympia, Washington 98507 360-352-4122 360-867-0007 (fax) cathy@soundnativeplants.com soundnativeplants.com |
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| Family Scientific Name: | Cyperaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Sedge Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Eleocharis palustris | ||
| Common Name: | Creeping Spikerush | ||
| Species Code: | ELPA3 | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Time To Grow: | 6 Months | ||
| Propagule Collection: | Collect ripe seed in mid-September in western Washington. | ||
| Pre-Planting Treatments: | Cold, wet stratification for one month. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Sow into 10 cubic inch tubes filled with Sunshine Mix #1 at the end of March. Sow 8 grams of seed per rack of 98 tubes. Place outside in wet beds to grow to size through the summer. Fertilize with Osmocote Pro 20-4-8 with IBDU in July. Overall success rate: 63%. | ||
Citation:
2007. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Eleocharis palustris plants Sound Native Plants Olympia, Washington. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2026/04/27). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
