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Cyperus alternifolius

Umbrella Flatsedge

Plant photo of: Cyperus alternifolius
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Information by:         Photographer: Jon Emerson

 

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.

 

Sun

Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.