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Dichromena latifolia

 
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Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dichromena (dy-KROH-men-uh) (Info)
Species: latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Rhynchospora latifolia

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Ponds and Aquatics

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Kiyzersoze On May 26, 2010, Kiyzersoze from Coral Springs, FL (Zone 10b) wrote:

Growing on my canal bank this year. So far it doesn't seem like it will be invasive, staying close to the bank.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Coral Springs, Florida
Lynn Haven, Florida
Sanibel, Florida
Abita Springs, Louisiana



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