Cyperus flavescens

Cyperus

Cyperaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–11

🐾 Pet-Safe

Yellow flat sedge prefers consistently moist conditions and full sun exposure. This warm-climate sedge works well in bog gardens or water features where soil stays damp. Regular watering is essential for healthy growth.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

8″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged

Soil pH

5 – 7

Temperature

-10° – 100°F

Mature Spread

up to 12″

Root Depth

Shallow

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan

Alabama

Albania

Algeria

Angola

Arkansas

Austria

Azores

Baltic States

Bangladesh

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Benin

Bermuda

Bolivia

Botswana

Brazil North

Brazil South

Bulgaria

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA

Hardiness Zones

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