Nutsedge

Nutsedge is common and frustrating weed in Florida landscapes. It thrives in soil that's too wet, meaning there could be poor drainage, watering too often, or even a leaky irrigation system. Sedges require a particular herbicide, and hand-pulling is often the better solution.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Purple Nut Sedge, Cyperus rotundus
• Weed ID: Yellow Nut Sedge, Cyperus esculentus

UF/IFAS Publications

• Purple Nutsedge, Cyperus rotundus L.
• Yellow Nutsedge, Cyperus esculentus L.

Other Sites

• Nutsedge--University of California IPM Online
• Yellow Nutsedge Control in Home Lawns--Ohio State University Extension