Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Bolboschoenus

Species:

Bolboschoenus glaucus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

brown

Native Range

United States: California, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, Oregon

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moisture-retentive clay or loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and marshes