Summer Fimbry
Fimbristylis aestivalis
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Laos, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Fimbristylis
- Species:
- Fimbristylis aestivalis
- USDA Symbol:
- FIAE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in open, sunny areas