Cyperus Alternifolius, Umbrella Papyrus

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: High PH Level: Alkaline

Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Fast Fragrance: No

Cyperus alternifolius is a Densely 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. A native of Madagascar.

Cyperus alternifolius, Outdoor Plants, Shrubs, umbrella palm, umbrella papyrus, umbrella sedge