Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Trichophorum

Species:

Trichophorum clintonii

USDA Symbol:

TRCL4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in bogs and wet meadows

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days