Fragrant Flatsedge | Cyperus odoratus in Family Cyperaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

Most pond and aquatic plants are placed into planting baskets and then placed at a suitable level in the pond since not all plants like deep water like the water lily. Cyperus odoratus the Fragrant Flatsedge is such a plant.

The aquatic plant Cyperus odoratus whose common name is Fragrant Flatsedge which belongs to the family Cyperaceae is a native plant of the USA.

Fragrant Flatsedge is an annual aquatic which menas it lasts for a single growing season only.

Small green leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Fragrant Flatsedge are narrow.

Fragrant Flatsedge produces white flowers and blooms in summer and spring

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Cyperus odoratus whose common name is Fragrant Flatsedge blooms in summer and spring

Cyperus odoratus belongs to the plant family Cyperaceae. Like most aquatic plants Fragrant Flatsedge needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows at a moderate rate.

Fragrant Flatsedge can reach a height of 6 feet.