Cyperus albostriatus
Also Known As
- Broadleaf Umbrella Plant)
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, aquatic
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Cyperus albostriatus plant details
Cyperus albostriatus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover aquatic with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and standing water - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyperus albostriatus
- Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic
- Plant family: cyperaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyperus albostriatus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: standing water - low
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average
Gardening facts about Cyperus albostriatus plant
How to Grow Cyperus albostriatus
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- standing water - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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aka Cyperus 'Giant Egyptian', Cyperus papyrus 'Giganteus', Egyptian Paper Plant, Egyptian Papyrus, Egyptian Reed, Giganteus Papyrus, Papyrus
Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
aka Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge
Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-7'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Cyperus papyrus 'Baby Tut', Little Tut Miniature Papyrus
Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- standing water - regular
Scientific Name: Cyperus papyrus 'Perkamentus'
aka Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut', Cyperus papyrus x 'Dwarf Giant Papyrus', Dwarf Giant Papyrus Paper Plant, Papyrus
Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
aka Cyperus isocladus, Dwarf Egyptian Paper Plant, Dwarf Papyrus, Miniature Flatsedge
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - shade
- standing water - regular
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