Dwarf Hairgrass

Eleocharis parvula

Also known as: Mini Hairgrass

Medium Light Carpet Medium Growth Intermediate

Popular carpeting plant. CO2 helps but is not required. Spreads via runners.

Water Parameters

Temperature

50–83°F

pH Range

6.5–7.5

Water Type

Freshwater

Light

Medium

Growth Rate

Medium

Max Height

4 inches

Placement

Carpet

Care Level

Intermediate

Substrate

Fine sand or gravel

CO₂

Not required

Propagation

Runners

Origin

Worldwide (cosmopolitan)

Notes

Popular carpeting plant. CO2 helps but is not required. Spreads via runners.