Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Cyperus

Species:

Cyperus scariosus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, shorebirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when sown on saturated soil or in shallow water at warm temperatures. Light enhances germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI