Cyperus alternifolius

Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Sedge

Family: Cyperaceae Sedge


Type Perennial, grass
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Late Summer
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, specimen, woodland garden
Height 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing