Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Bolboschoenus

Species:

Bolboschoenus schmidii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

100 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:

Requires light for germination and saturated soil conditions. Seeds germinate best when sown on wet mud or shallow water.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI