Cyperus fertilis

Cyperus fertilis

Native to:
Angola | Cabinda | Cameroon | Central African Republic | Congo | DR Congo | Equatorial Guinea | Gabon | Ghana | Ivory Coast | Liberia | Nigeria | Sierra Leone

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
brown, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, songbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination and consistently moist conditions. Seeds may germinate best when surface-sown.

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