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sweet galingale

Cyperus longus

Low Maintenance

Genus: Cyperus
Family: Cyperaceae
Common Names: cypress root, galingale, long cyperus, sweet cyperus, sweet cypress

About this plant

An evergreen, spreading perennial sedge forming clumps of arching, rough-edged, glossy, narrow leaves to 1cm wide. In summer, olive-green to brown flowers are borne in small clusters of narrow, flattened spikelets.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen, Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

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

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Trim off old foliage to just above the level of the water in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division or by seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years