Rough Hairsedge
Fimbristylis squarrosa
- Native to:
- Algeria, Angola, Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, India, Iran, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan-South Sudan, Sumatera, Taiwan, Tanzania, Transcaucasus, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Kevin Thiele (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Fimbristylis
- Species:
- Fimbristylis squarrosa
- USDA Symbol:
- BUHI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, shorebirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in wetland areas