Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Fimbristylis

Species:

Fimbristylis longispica var. hahajimensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep, oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Minimum Light:

Full Sun

Best Light:

Full Sun

Habitat:

Wetland, Coastal

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Ecology:

Occurs in littoral marshes, tidal swamps, stream margins, and wet meadows in East Asia, often tolerating slightly brackish conditions along coastal wetlands.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

silt — also tolerates clay, sandy

pH:

acidic to neutral

Drainage:

wet