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Cyperus involucratus (Dwarf Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 501929

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Cyperales Family: Cyperaceae Genus: Cyperus Species: Cyperus involucratus

Common Names add unbrella plant edit | delete umbrella plant edit | delete Dwarf Papyrus edit | delete umbrella flatsedge edit | delete Plant Types edit Bog Deciduous Evergreen Perennial Water Plant   Zones / Hardiness edit 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit Summer   Flowering End edit   Leaf Colour edit   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Bog Garden/Waterside   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Moist Boggy   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Green   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Division Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Cyperus alternifolius
Cyperus flabelliformis



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