Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Isolepis

Species:

Isolepis pseudosetacea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

brown

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in wetland areas