Cyperus esculentus

Chufa

Rhizomatous species; tubers are eaten by wildlife that dig them from the soil.
Species:
Chufa
Species Type:
Native
Characteristics:
Rhizomatous species; tubers are eaten by wildlife that dig them from the soil.
Habitat:
Moist ground of fields, meadows, lawns, gardens.
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Bloom Period:
Summer/Fall
Typical Height:
2.60000
Minimum Root Depth:
10
pH:
5.00000
-
7.00000
Northcentral & Northeast:
FACW
Midwest
FACW
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
FACW
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
FAC
Northcentral & Northeast:
FACW
Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
5 lb
Truax Seedbox:
Fluffy

$4.16 /lb