Cyperus alternifolius
Common name: Umbrella grass
You will bring a tropical touch to your garden with this stunning, easy-to-grow grass-like plant.
1 to 5°C
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Cyperus alternifolius is also known as the Umbrella Papyrus - a grass-like plant. This superb exotic grass is outstanding for adding structure to the edges of a ponds, or a boggy wet area. The stems are upright with green bracts sitting above them. In the late summer there appears copper flower spires which make this grass even more attractive. The plant dies back in the cold of winter, however, regrows in the Spring.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Cyperus alternifolius 9cm Pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Umbrella grass |
| Hardiness | H2 (1 to 5°C) |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.00 |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 1.00 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand Aquatic |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Ponds | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
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