Cyperus esculentus
yellow nutsedge
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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Brown Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Cyperus can be annuals or evergreen, rhizomatous perennials, with linear, grass-like leaves and terminal clusters of small greenish flower-spikes with spreading leaf-like bracts beneath
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Trop & subtrop.
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow 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
Propagation
Propagate by division or by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Cut back dead material in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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