Cyperus Alternifolius, Umbrella Sedge

Max Height: 0.45-0.9m Spread: 0.4m

Origin: Madagascar Family: Cyperaceae

Common Name: Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Palm Flower Colour: Brown

Drought Tolerance: Medium Salinity Tolerance: High

Sun Tolerance: High Wind Tolerance: High

Water Requirement: Medium PH Level: Alkaline

Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Fast Fragrance: No

Cyperus alternifolius  is Densly tufted perennial with woody rhizomes and no basal leaves. Numerous winged, dark green stems each bear a terminal whorl of 11-25 deep green, arching, leaf-like bracts, 10-15cm long. From summer to autumn, the stems are topped by small spikelets of pale yellow-brown flowers in compound umbels, to 12cm across. Height 45-90cm, Spread 40cm. Native of Madagascar.

Aquatics, Cyperus alternifolius, Outdoor Plants, Umbrella Plant, umbrella sedge