Also known as Spikerush · 27 gardener saves
Eleocharis: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Eleocharis, the genus most gardeners know as spikerush. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 2 most-saved Eleocharis varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Eleocharis questions
How many types of Eleocharis are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Eleocharis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 27 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Eleocharis grow in?
Across its varieties, Eleocharis covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Eleocharis bloom?
Most Eleocharis varieties bloom in early spring, mid-summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Eleocharis should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Eleocharis shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Eleocharis in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
