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Cyperus ustulatus

Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Sedge Plant, Giant Umbrella Sedge, Giant Sedge, Papyrus Umbrella, Papyrus Plant For Sale

Cyperus ustulatus, commonly known as the Giant Umbrella Sedge, is a large and robust, NZ native grass. It grows as a clump and produces dark green leaves that have minute, sharp teeth along the margins. The foliage is complemented with green flowers in summer which age to brown as it grows to 1.5 metres high and the same wide. Cyperus ustulatus is commonly planted beside pools or streams, included in revegetation and riparian plantings, used in wetland gardens, or mass planted in areas where a hardy and aesthetic grass is required.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:1.50 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asUmbrella Sedge, Umbrella Sedge Plant, Giant Umbrella Sedge, Giant Sedge, Papyrus Umbrella, Papyrus Plant For Sale

Cyperus ustulatus Details

Cyperus ustulatus, commonly known as the Giant Umbrella Sedge, is a large and robust, NZ native grass. It grows as a clump and produces dark green leaves that have minute, sharp teeth along the margins. The foliage is complemented with green flowers in summer which age to brown and gives the plant an interesting appeal. It typically grows to 1.5 metres high and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on wetter soils. It will tolerate moderate frost, wind, and periods of dry. Cyperus ustulatus is commonly planted beside pools or streams, included in revegetation and riparian plantings, used in wetland gardens, or mass planted in areas where a hardy and aesthetic grass is required.

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