Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Nomenclature
Common Name:
woolgrass
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Scirpus cyperinus
Family:
Cyperaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
grass
Size:
4-6 ft
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
brown
Fruit Color:
brown
Phenology:
winter dormant
Noted For:
Showy Flowers, Showy Fruits, Interesting Foliage
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Background plant in a wetland garden. Wetland creation and restoration projects.
Considerations:
Availability:
Native Nurseries
Propagation:
Seed. Division.
Light:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Aquatic ---to--- Stays wet
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Loam, Organic
Soil pH:
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B
Ecology
Wildlife:
Birds, Mammals
Cover for water birds and other wildlife. Birds eat the seeds.
Native Habitats:
Wet prairie, river floodplain.
Natural Range in Florida:
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