How to Grow and Care for Nut grass

Nut grass, also known as Coco grass, Red nut sedge, Java grass, Coco sedge

Nut grass can be found all over the world. This perennial plant gets its name because its tubers resemble nuts. Nut grass is considered one of the most invasive plants in the world, and among the most difficult to eradicate. It reduces crop yields and is resistant to most herbicides.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Nut grass

Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5-7.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	7-10

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Nut grass displays a glossy, verdant foliage reminiscent of grass. Its distinctive triangular stem stands erect and branches into three stems, culminating in unique purple, antenna-like seedpods. This perennial's growth cycle sees it retract to the underground in the fall, with a resurgence of fresh shoots in spring from hearty tubers. Favoring wet and warm conditions, nut grass thrives in full sunlight but exhibits an adaptable nature, capable of flourishing across varied habitats.