Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Cyperus

Species:

Cyperus pedunculatus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White, Brown

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained coastal soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in coastal and estuarine areas