cyperus sedge
Also known as: sedge hop
A deciduous, tuft-forming, slowly-spreading perennial with bright yellow-green leaves 0.5-1.2cm wide. The flowers stems are shorter than the leaves and bear decorative, bristly finger-shaped flowers in June to July
Scientific classification
- Species
- cyperus sedge (Carex pseudocyperus)
- Genus
- Carex
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Aquatic · Bogs · Grass Like
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of cyperus sedge
Distribution map
Temperate and sub-trop.
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of cyperus sedge
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cyperus sedge care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back in the autumn as the foliage fades
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in autumn, or by division from mid-spring to early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moisture-retentive soil, can be grown as marginal or bog plant in sun or light shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free, could be affected by a rust
Pests
Aphids may be a problem
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