Dirty-dora
Cyperus difformis
Cyperus
Cyperaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–11
🐾 Pet-Safe
Small-flower umbrella sedge thrives in consistently moist to wet soils and full sun exposure. This clumping sedge works well in rain gardens, pond edges, or areas with poor drainage. Water regularly during dry periods and divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Saturated
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-15° – 105°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Alabama
Albania
Andaman Is.
Angola
Arizona
Azores
Bangladesh
Benin
Bolivia
Botswana
Bulgaria
Burkina
Burundi
California
Cameroon
Canary Is.
Cape Provinces
Caprivi Strip
Caroline Is.
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 12, 2019 by Daniel Bourget (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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