Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Cyperus

Species:

Cyperus grandibulbosus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

brown, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, wetland birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from bulbs after fire. Common component of fire-maintained wet prairies and seepage slopes.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require saturated or flooded conditions for germination. Can also propagate vegetatively from bulbs.

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