Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Rhynchospora

Species:

Rhynchospora lindeniana

USDA Symbol:

RHLI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rhizomes after fire; benefits from periodic burning to reduce competition in wet pine savannas.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers wetland or marsh-like conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days