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Cyperus cyperoides (Cat grass)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cyperus cyperoides
Other names
Scirpus cyperoides, Mariscus cyperoides, Cyperus sumula, Cyperus zumula, Cyperus alternifolius 'Zumula', Cat grass, Umbrella plant
Genus
Cyperus Cyperus
Species
C. cyperoides - C. cyperoides is a tender, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with upright to arching, linear, mid-green leaves and upright stems bearing whorled leaves and tiny clusters of cream flowers in summer.
Cyperus cyperoides is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Arching, Upright
Flower
Pale-green in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Cut back any dead leaves in late autumn.
Propagation
Sow seed at 18-21C in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Cyperus cyperoides (Cat grass) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Waterside, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Containers, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes
Cultivation
Grow in most moist or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tends to self-seed readily, even if the parent plant is killed in cold areas. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in bright filtered light. Water freely.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Cyperus cyperoides
Other names
Scirpus cyperoides, Mariscus cyperoides, Cyperus sumula, Cyperus zumula, Cyperus alternifolius 'Zumula', Cat grass, Umbrella plant
Genus
Cyperus Cyperus
Species
C. cyperoides - C. cyperoides is a tender, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with upright to arching, linear, mid-green leaves and upright stems bearing whorled leaves and tiny clusters of cream flowers in summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Arching, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pale-green in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Cut back any dead leaves in late autumn.
Propagation
Sow seed at 18-21C in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Cyperus cyperoides (Cat grass) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Waterside, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Containers, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes
Cultivation
Grow in most moist or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tends to self-seed readily, even if the parent plant is killed in cold areas. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in bright filtered light. Water freely.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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