Earth-almond
Cyperus esculentus
Cyperus
Cyperaceae
Edibles & Herbs
Zone 5–11
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Earth-almond is a vigorous sedge that produces edible tubers and thrives in moist conditions. It spreads readily through underground rhizomes and can become invasive if not contained. Best grown in dedicated areas or containers due to its aggressive spreading habit.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently, Prefers Consistently Moist Soil
Soil pH
5 – 7
Temperature
-15° – 105°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Alabama
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Arizona
Arkansas
Aruba
Austria
Azores
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bolivia
Botswana
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Safety & Use
🍳 Culinary
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 4, 2021 by Anna Spirina (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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