Cyperus alternifolius
(Umbrella plant)
perennial
- half hardy to tender
- sun, part shade, shade
- ample to average watering
- fast growing
- 'Nanas' var. dwarf, can become invasive - spreads by rhyzome grows to 2' - 5' in or out of waterNative to Madacascar, can be messy.
- Spring flower, tiny yelow inconspicuous flowers, leaves have sharp edges 12" wide.
- medium maintenance, can divide plant from container when frost is past.
- Foliage is flat leafblade radiate out from stem.
- Medium shrub
- accent, oriental
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