Cyperus cruentus

Cyperus cruentus

Native to:
Eritrea | Ethiopia | Kenya | Malawi | Mozambique | Saudi Arabia | Somalia | South Sudan | Sudan-South Sudan | Tanzania | Uganda | Yemen | Zambia | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Cyperus
Species:
Cyperus cruentus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
red-brown, maroon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
wetland birds, waterfowl
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require consistent moisture and warm temperatures. Surface sow or barely cover as light may enhance germination.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch