Cyperus sphaerocephalus

Cyperus sphaerocephalus

Native to:
Angola | Eswatini | Malawi | Mozambique | Somalia | South Africa | Tanzania | Zambia | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
brown, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, wetland birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Requires wet conditions and warmth for germination. Seeds may be surface-sown on saturated soil.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch