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Cyperus alternifolius

Umbrella Plant or Flat Sedge

Plant photo of: Cyperus alternifolius
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Jon Emerson

 

Description

This perennial will grow 5'-6' tall and has tiny flat leaves with greenish flowers at the center. It also produces fruit that appears golden and then turns to dark brown.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, High

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Water Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.