Cyperus esculentus

Chufa

Rhizomatous species; tubers are eaten by wildlife that dig them from the soil.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Chufa

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Grasses & Grass-like Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots

• Habitat:

  Moist ground of fields, meadows, lawns, gardens.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  Summer/Fall

• Typical Height:

  2.6 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  10 in

• pH:

  5.0 – 7.0

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACW

• Midwest

  FACW

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACW

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FAC

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  Low

Seed Information

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  5 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy