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yellow nutsedge

Cyperus esculentus

Genus: Cyperus
Family: Cyperaceae
Common Names: chufa, earth almond, edible rush nut, grass nut, nut rush, tiger nut, Zulu nut

About this plant

An evergreen, spreading sedge with bright green to yellowish-green, narrow leaves up to 1cm wide and 90cm long. Flower stems are topped by clusters of green to yellowish-brown flowerheads

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamChalk

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moisture-retentive soil, can be grown as bog plant in sun or light shade. Can be grown in large containers to prevent spread of invasive roots

Pruning

Cut back dead material in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division or by seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years