Cyperus Alternifolius, Umbrella Sedge

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: Medium PH Level: Alkaline Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High Growth Rate: Fast Fragrance: No Cyperus alternifolius  is Densly 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. Native of Madagascar. Aquatics, Cyperus alternifolius, Outdoor Plants, Umbrella Plant, umbrella sedge