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We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.
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Description
Common Spikerush is a low-growing plant covering large areas and has a lovely, delicate appearance, so it is perfect for growing on your borders.
It is a beautiful perennial plant with over 200 species recognized worldwide; it looks like green matchsticks that grow in a row. The plant usually grows in wet areas. Being a succulent, it has the unique ability to survive in a dry, sandy area like a sandbox. This plant is perfect for people looking for something different from the norm.
Common spikerush is a low-growing, sprawling deciduous shrub with bladeless flowers that usually appear as bladeless, hairless, smooth tubular stems. It has compound leaves typically pressed tightly against the stem giving the plant a compact appearance. The flower does not have sepals or petals and is enclosed by brown bracts.
It is a first-of-its-kind catch-crop and habitat plant that grows in the same season, boasts high yield and provides habitat to many micro and macroinvertebrates. Each fruit contains up to 8,000 seeds that can be sown or used as an ingredient. Since the spike rush has many different species, identifying the ripe fruit in late summer is the best way to determine the common spiker.
Common spikerush is a hardy, sun-loving perennial evergreen shrub of temperate regions
With its broad gray leaves, the plant won't just look good in your garden but also thrive there.
The seed is egg-shaped, smooth, and bright golden yellow, having an arrow-shaped tubercle at one end. The fruit is also triangular-shaped, crowned by the enlarged base style, having one achene seed. The fruit of the plant supports 6-10 bristles at its base.
Common Spike Rush is a tough, tangle-free perennial that can grow up to 2-3 feet in height. Its fruits are triangular with a broad base and crowned by the enlarged style. Its bristles often have as many as ten on healthy plants.
