Cyperus involucratus
Isolepsis cernua
eye-soh-LEP-sis SER-noo-uh
Annuals: Ornamental Grass
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Will grow in bogs or water gardens. Unique dark green grasslike plant is ideal for adding texture to mixed containers.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Thriller
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Decorative Grass
Tolerance/Resistance
Tolerates standing water
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Standing Water
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Silty
Soil Drainage
Poorly drained
Soil Moisture
Wet
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Geranium, Hanging Baskets & Pansies
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring Division