Hair Grass


Scientific Name=    Eleocharis acicularis

Other Names=    Spike Bush

Family=    Cyperaceae

Origin=    North America

Temperature=    59-77 °F (15-25 °C)

pH=    Slightly acid (6-7)

Water Hardness=    Medium

Lighting=    Normal to low

Substrate=    Small gravel or sandy

Propagation=    Produces offshoots

Comments=    Usually not taller than a foot (30 cm)