yellow nutsedge
Also known as: chufa; earth almond; edible rush nut; grass nut; nut rush; tiger nut; Zulu nut
An evergreen, spreading sedge with bright green to yellowish-green, narrow leaves up to 1cm wide and 90cm long. Flower stems are topped by clusters of green to yellowish-brown flowerheads
Scientific classification
- Species
- yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)
- Genus
- Cyperus
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like · Bogs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
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- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of yellow nutsedge
Distribution map
Trop and subtrop.
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of yellow nutsedge
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yellow nutsedge care guide
- Maintain constantly moist soil, tolerates shallow seasonal water pools
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Maintain constantly moist soil, tolerates shallow seasonal water pools
Fertilizing
FertilizingAquatic grass nutrient feed every three weeks in warm growing months
Pruning
PruningCut back dead material in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in moisture-retentive soil, can be grown as bog plant in sun or light shade. Can be grown in large containers to prevent spread of invasive roots
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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