Purple Nutsedge

Cyperusrotundus

Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cyperus (sy-PEER-us)
Species
rotundus (ro-TUN-dus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Orlando, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
2
negatives
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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

Purple Nutsedge Cyperus rotundus is naturalized in Texas and other States and is considered an invasive plant in Texas.

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Pocola, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | negative

The USDA has this plant listed as a noxious weed for a few states. I can't believe more states haven't reported it as a noxious weed. <...Read More

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| July 2004 | negative

A friend in San Antonio reports that this is a horrific weed that cannot be controlled. He's done everything imaginable and has yet to r...Read More

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