Cyperus cyperoides (Cat grass)

Cultivation

Grow in most moist or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tends to self-seed readily, even if the parent plant is killed in cold areas. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in bright filtered light. Water freely.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Containers/Patio, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Waterside

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming, Arching

Native to

Southeastern Asia, Japan, Pacific Islands, Eastern Australia, Central Africa

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic