Heleocharis parishii
Identification
Description
A creeping little spike rush from much of the Southwest interior. Ranging from Utah to Oregon and down to Baja, you will find it in creeks, rivers, and on the edges of ponds and lakes. Occasionally it will be in places that do not look wet, but are just below the surface. These seasonal seeps may only be wet for one week or so every 10 years. That is just enough to get the Parishs Spike Rush established. It will grow to the width of the water source. The size of the plant limits it to edges and openings. It is just too short and petite to compete with most riparian species. In the winter the plant disappears into the ground waiting for spring to dramatically reappear into a green (all be it lumpy) lawn.
Characteristics
Heleocharis parishii Parishs Spike Rush tolerates alkaline soil, sand, no drainage and seasonal flooding.
Heleocharis parishii Parishs Spike Rush's foliage color is white and type is stressdeciduous.
Heleocharis parishii Parishs Spike Rush's flower color is na.
Ranges for Heleocharis parishii
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 5 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.10 to 0.20 |
| width[m]: | 0.50 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 80.00 to 1500.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 25 | $ 6.99 |
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