Cyrtomium falcatum ( Holly Fern )

3 feet-long fronds which are stiff and erect highlight this evergreen fern. Leaves are holly-like in appearance. Outdoors does well in shady locations, and indoors will thrive by a sunny window. Partial shade to shade produces best growth results. Low […]

Cyrilla ( Cyrilla )

Spreading deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen shrub or tree grown for colorful foliage and long racemes of small, fragrant cup-shaped flowers. Select stock from northerly parts of the range to insure hardiness.

Cypripedium macranthon ( Lady’s Slipper Orchid )

A terrestrial orchid with soft, folded leaves, to 6 inches long. The unusual flowers have downward-cast tepals. They usually appear singly, on erect stems, in summer. Suitable for partially-shaded rock or woodland gardens with moist, well-drained soil.

Cyperus surinamensis ( Surinam Sedge )

Triangular stem with a few long leaves under seedhead. Downward facing prickles on stems. Tightly packed clusters of spikes on long stalks. Seed reproduction. Prefers moist to wet areas. Found in ditches and marshes.

Cyperus strigosus ( False Nutsedge )

Perennial with large leaves under the seedhead and narrow, greenish-yellow spikelets on long stalks. Seed reproduction. Seed reproduction. Prefers moist to wet environments. Often found in marshes and ditches.

Cyperus rotundus ( Purple Nutsedge )

Rapid spreading perennial with leaves that are flat and corrugated and taper off at stem. Seedheads appear at end of triangular stem and are covered in reddish brown hairs. Seedheads are tuberous, and oblong.