Cyperus microstylus

Cyperus microstylus

Native to:
Eritrea | Ethiopia | Kenya | Socotra | Somalia

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, songbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best in wet to saturated soil conditions with warm temperatures. May germinate erratically.

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