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Dwarf Hairgrass

Cyperaceae

World Wide

Medium - High

5.5 - 8

Easy

Upright

Fast

Yes

foreground

Potted Plant, Mats

Description:

Eleocharis parvula is an excellent aquarium plant for the foreground areas.  There are many different varieties of Eleocharis that are sold as dwarf hairgrass and Eleocharis parvula is one of the shortest growing varieties.  Plant several pots of Eleocharis parvula in the desired areas and then watch them expand by spreading runners to create a dense carpet.  Eleocharis parvula can also be purchased on cocofiber mats in 2 different sizes to help create an instant foreground

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