Sharp Edge Sedge


Scientific Name: Cyperus monocephalus Baker
Family: Cyperaceae
Sharp Edge Sedge(Cyperus monocephalus)
Cyperus_monocephala in the NYBG greenhouse in mid April
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 8-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Worldwide tropics

Growth Habits: Annual or short lived perennial, up to 1 feet tall (30 cm)

Watering Needs: Abundant water

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

The species name "monocephalus" comes from the greek for "with one head".


 

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