Cyperus alternifolius
Umbrella Plant or Flat Sedge
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.