Gymnoschoenus sphaerocephalus
BUTTON GRASS
Cyperaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Garden Styles: suits oriental, bush & alpine designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, accents, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Gymnoschoenus sphaerocephalus
BUTTON GRASS
Cyperaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: brown

Flowering Time: mid spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, bush & alpine designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, accents, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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