species 10,374 observations

Purple Nutsedge

Cyperus rotundus

Field notes

Supports All

11 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Armyworm Moth, Fall Armyworm Moth, Eufala Skipper, Javelin Moth 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Greater White-fronted Goose, Ring-necked Duck, Northern Pintail 6

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Moist Wet
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Poor soil Wet soil
Habit: Ascending Erect Mounding Spreading
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial Weed

From NC State Extension.