Cyperus vestitus

Cyperus vestitus

Native to:
DR Congo | Kenya | Malawi | Mozambique | Rwanda | Somalia | South Africa | Tanzania | Uganda

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, wetland birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require consistent moisture and warm temperatures for germination. Surface sow or barely cover as light may aid germination.

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