Woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus)
SedgePerennialEasy

Woolgrass

Scirpus cyperinus

Family: Cyperaceae

Woolgrass grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers wet to moist soil. Water needs: High.

How to Grow Woolgrass

Woolgrass growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Wet to moist soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Woolgrass as 30-60 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.

Plant Overview

Woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus) is listed in the Cyperaceae family and categorized as a sedge 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 Easy.

Plant ID
PLT-0682
Family
Cyperaceae
Plant type
Sedge
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Easy

Growing Conditions

Woolgrass is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet to moist soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.

Hardiness zones
3-9
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Wet to moist soil
Soil pH
5.0-7.5
Water needs
High

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-60 days after stratification and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
30-60 days after stratification
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
1-2 years
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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.