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umbrella plant [5]

Cyperus alternifolius L.

Genus: Cyperus
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

A densely tufted perennial sedge to 90cm tall. Numerous dark green stems each bear a terminal whorl of leaf-like bracts to 15cm long; these arch and fan out somewhat like umbrella spokes. From summer to autumn the stems are topped with small spikelets of tiny brown flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a pot of loam-based compost either outdoors or in bright filtered light. Stand the container in shallow tray of water to ensure ample moisture at all times. Apply a balanced liquid feed monthly during the growing season

Pruning

Trim off dead or dying stems

Propagation

Propagate by division or by inverting a cut stem in water; plantlets will develop from the crown of the submerged stem

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingClimbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years