Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Dulichium

Species:

Dulichium arundinaceum

USDA Symbol:

DUAR3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

green, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, shorebirds, muskrats

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow, brown

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, organic soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and marshes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when sown on saturated soil surface with exposure to light. Requires consistently wet conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI