Fimbristylis microcarya
Fimbristylis microcarya
- Native to:
- Australia, Burkina, Burundi, Caroline Is., Gabon, Ghana, India, Ivory Coast, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Liberia, Namibia, New Guinea, Nigeria, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Taiwan, Togo, Vietnam, Zambia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Fimbristylis
- Species:
- Fimbristylis microcarya
- USDA Symbol:
- FIMI10
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, shorebirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats in wetlands