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Baldwin Flatsedge (Cyperus croceus)
GrassPerennialModerate

Baldwin Flatsedge

Cyperus croceus

Family: Cyperaceae

Baldwin Flatsedge grows in full sun and prefers moist sandy soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow Baldwin Flatsedge

Baldwin Flatsedge growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist sandy soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Baldwin Flatsedge as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-150 days.

Plant Overview

Baldwin Flatsedge (Cyperus croceus) is listed in the Cyperaceae family and categorized as a grass with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-3787
Family
Cyperaceae
Plant type
Grass
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Baldwin Flatsedge is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist sandy soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 7-11.

Hardiness zones
7-11
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Moist sandy soil
Soil pH
5.0-7.5
Water needs
Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-150 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
14-30 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
90-150 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.