Fragrant Flatsedge (Cyperus odoratus)
GrassAnnualEasy

Fragrant Flatsedge

Cyperus odoratus

Family: Cyperaceae

Fragrant Flatsedge grows in full sun and prefers wet disturbed soil. Water needs: High.

How to Grow Fragrant Flatsedge

Fragrant Flatsedge growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet disturbed soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Fragrant Flatsedge as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 60-100 days.

Plant Overview

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

Plant ID
PLT-3782
Family
Cyperaceae
Plant type
Grass
Life cycle
Annual
Difficulty
Easy

Growing Conditions

Fragrant Flatsedge is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet disturbed 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
Wet disturbed soil
Soil pH
5.0-7.5
Water needs
High

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 60-100 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
7-21 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
60-100 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.