Bolboschoenus nobilis

Bolboschoenus nobilis

Native to:
Angola | Namibia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Bolboschoenus
Species:
Bolboschoenus nobilis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, shorebirds
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require light and saturated conditions for germination. Best germination occurs with cold-moist stratification followed by warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI