Kyllinga (Green Kyllinga or False Green Kyllinga)
Kyllinga nemoralis · Warm-season, perennial, C4 sedge
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Invasive/Weed
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 7-10, sensitive to frost and goes dormant in winter.
About This Grass
Low-growing, light green sedge forming dense patches with distinct globose, whitish-green flower heads.
Blade Characteristics
V-shaped narrow leaves, bright green color, triangular stems characteristic of sedges.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Rhizomatous, forming dense mats and spreading rapidly via underground stems.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun and wet or excessively irrigated soils; poor drought tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Hard to control by mowing due to low growth habit; high maintenance removal required.
Identified on 9/25/2026