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Fragrant Flatsedge

Cyperusodoratus

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Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cyperus (sy-PEER-us)
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Species
odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus)
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Synonym
Cyperus acicularis
Cyperus eggersii
Cyperus engelmannii
Cyperus ferax
Cyperus longispicatus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Annuals
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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