Cyperus alternifolius ~ Umbrella Palm
Umbrella Palm is a aquatic perennial with tall stems and grass-like brackets at the tip forming an umbrella. A fast grower that may flop if becomes to tall and take root- it spreads easy so it is best planted in a container. Grows best in full sun with moist to standing water and rich soils. Will die back if exposed to frost.
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2’ - 6’ |
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2’ - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 11 |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Has high moisture need if not planted in 1-6 inches of standing water, do not let dry out. Taller stalks may need staking to prevent flopping and rooting. Remove any trimmings to contain spreading. Occasional pest problems. Take container inside during winter months to avoid frost if needed.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Pond Edges Water Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Blue Flag Iris, Sweet Flag, White Ginger Lily
IMAGES: Zhangzhugang, Cyperus alternifolius - South China Botanical Garden 2013.11.02 13-31-57, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Tauʻolunga, Cyperus alternifolius, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) I, KENPEI, Cyperus alternifolius2, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Photoset by Maja Dumat, Zyperngras (Cyperus alternifolius) (1)+(2)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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