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| Category: Grass-like |
| Family: Cyperaceae (Sedges) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Green |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [C. testacea, Hort.] |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Keep Wet |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Cyperus textilis (Flatsedge) - A medium-sized Cyperus growing 4-5 feet tall with stout, flat, dark green bracts topping the rigid stems. This evergreen aquatic forms greenish flowers in the summer. Strong bold lines are attractive contrasted against lighter colors. Grow in water or in moist soil in sun or part shade. It is hardy to about 20-25 degrees F.
The information about Cyperus textilis that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
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