Cyperus cyperoides
Scirpus cyperoides, Mariscus cyperoides, Cyperus sumula, Cyperus zumula, Cyperus alternifolius 'Zumula', Cat grass, Umbrella plant
Cyperus Cyperus
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
Clump-forming, Arching, Upright
Pale-green in Summer
Green in All seasons
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free
Cut back any dead leaves in late autumn.
Sow seed at 18-21C in spring.
Division, Seed
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Cyperus cyperoides (Cat grass) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Wildlife, Waterside, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Containers, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Cyperus cyperoides
Scirpus cyperoides, Mariscus cyperoides, Cyperus sumula, Cyperus zumula, Cyperus alternifolius 'Zumula', Cat grass, Umbrella plant
Cyperus Cyperus
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.
Semi evergreen
Clump-forming, Arching, Upright
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Pale-green in Summer
Green in All seasons
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free
Cut back any dead leaves in late autumn.
Sow seed at 18-21C in spring.
Division, Seed
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Cyperus cyperoides (Cat grass) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Wildlife, Waterside, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Containers, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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