Shortleaf Spikesedge

Kyllingabrevifolia

Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Kyllinga (kil-LING-a)
Species
brevifolia (brev-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Cyperus brevifolius
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Diego, California

Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii

Keaau, Hawaii

Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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San Diego, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2013 | negative

This plant is a weed in San Diego. It tends to invade groundcovers in moist soil. I found it in the landscape around a car wash.

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