Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Cyperus

Species:

Cyperus platyphyllus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, waterfowl

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-maintained wetlands and wet prairies. Resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire, benefiting from removal of dead biomass and competition.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require consistently moist conditions and warm temperatures for germination. Can be grown in saturated soil or shallow water.

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