Squarestem Spikerush
Scientific Name: Eleocharis quadrangulata (Michx.) Roem. & Schult.
Synonyms: Eleocharis quadrangulata (Michx.) Roem. & Schult. var. <i>crassior</i> Fernald, Scirpus quadrangulatus Michx.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Eleocharis R. Br./ Eleocharis quadrangulata (Michx.) Roem. & Schult.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | ELQU |
| Group | Monocot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Graminoid |
| Native Locations | ELQU |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Squarestem Spikerush.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Moisture Use | High |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | None |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | High |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 150 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| pH, Maximum | 7.2 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.8 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 4800 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 2700 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 24 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 8 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -28 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Toxicity | None |
| Active Growth Period | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
| Growth Form | Bunch |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 4.0 |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
