Lepironia articulata (Grey Sedge, Cicao)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Lepironia |
| Species | articulata |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to Singapore and Queensland, Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10-12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1.1-15.6 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30-60 |
| Height | 1-3 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Tall, thin foliage in dense swards. |
| Propagation | Propagated by seed or division of clumps. |
| Cultivation | Prefers acidic soils in full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. |
| Habitat | Found in swamps and open wetlands. |
| Leaf Description | The grass-like leaves grow straight, upright and are blue-green. |
| Flower Description | On each stem there is a cone-like inflorescence that grows 2-3 cm long. |
Photographs
Lepironia articulata, form. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.