Photo by Prairie Nursery
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Scirpus cyperinus
Also Known As
- Woolgrass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 1'
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Scirpus cyperinus plant details
Scirpus cyperinus is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer bronze and tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and standing water water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Scirpus cyperinus
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: cyperaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: bronze and tan blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Scirpus cyperinus
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: standing water
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Prairie Nursery
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How to Grow Scirpus cyperinus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- standing water
Soil Needs
- average
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- bronze
- tan
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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