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Shortleaf Spikesedge

Kyllingabrevifolia

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Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Kyllinga (kil-LING-a)
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Species
brevifolia (brev-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
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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

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Where to Grow

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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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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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