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Cyperus eragrostis (American galingale)
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cyperus eragrostis
Other names
American galingale, Cyperus vegetus, Umbrella sedge, Tall flatsedge, Nutsedge
Genus
Cyperus Cyperus
Species
C. eragrostis - C. eragrostis is a tufted, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with winged stems bearing long, linear, mid-green leaves with a v-shaped cross section and umbels of rounded clusters of pale green flower spikelets from midsummer to early autumn.
Cyperus eragrostis is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
Flower
Pale-green in Summer; Pale-green in Autumn
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Cyperus eragrostis (American galingale) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Waterside, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Containers, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes
Cultivation
Grow in most moist or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tends to self-seed readily, even if the parent plant is killed in cold areas. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in bright filtered light. Water freely.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Cyperus eragrostis
Other names
American galingale, Cyperus vegetus, Umbrella sedge, Tall flatsedge, Nutsedge
Genus
Cyperus Cyperus
Species
C. eragrostis - C. eragrostis is a tufted, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with winged stems bearing long, linear, mid-green leaves with a v-shaped cross section and umbels of rounded clusters of pale green flower spikelets from midsummer to early autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Pale-green in Summer; Pale-green in Autumn
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Cyperus eragrostis (American galingale) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Waterside, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Containers, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes
Cultivation
Grow in most moist or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tends to self-seed readily, even if the parent plant is killed in cold areas. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in bright filtered light. Water freely.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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