Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Cyperus

Species:

Cyperus retroflexus

USDA Symbol:

CYRE14

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

green, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, songbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rhizomes following fire; common in fire-maintained wet prairies and savannas.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained sandy loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and riverbanks

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in moist, warm conditions. Light may enhance germination.