| Botanical name | Cyperus alternifolius |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Umbrella sedge, umbrella papyrus |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has mid-green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Bog, aquatic plant |
| Interesting info | Good container plant |
| Recommended varieties | The smaller, indigenous C. albostriatus (Dwarf umbrella sedge, forest sedge) reaches 600 mm in height. It has mid-green foliage. |
Cyperus alternifolius (Umbrella sedge, umbrella papyrus)
- Botanical name: Cyperus alternifolius
- Common name(s): Umbrella sedge, umbrella papyrus
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials, Water, Bog and Aquatic plants
Plant description:
A tall, evergreen, spreading sedge. Suitable for water gardens and makes a good container plant. The smaller, indigenous C. albostriatus (Dwarf umbrella sedge, forest sedge) reaches 600 mm in height. It has mid-green foliage.
Cyperus alternifolius requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This plant has mid-green foliage.
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