CYPERUS SEEDS

The Cyperus genus, commonly known as Sedge or Umbrella Plant, is a versatile and striking member of the Cyperaceae family. These herbaceous perennials are admired for their elegant, grass-like foliage and unique, umbrella-shaped flower clusters, which add architectural interest to water gardens, ponds, and borders. Cyperus is a perfect choice for creating lush, naturalistic landscapes.

Native to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, Cyperus thrives in moist to wet soils and prefers sunny to partially shaded locations. These water-loving plants are well-suited for bog gardens or as marginal plants in aquatic environments. Species such as Cyperus alternifolius, or Umbrella Palm, are popular for their decorative appeal, while Cyperus papyrus, the Papyrus Plant, holds historical significance as the source of ancient papermaking in Egypt.

The Cyperus genus combines beauty, functionality, and ecological value, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to enhance aquatic or damp areas with unique and adaptable plants.

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  1. CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS

    The "Umbrella Plant" makes an attractive feature in a bright window or sun lounge where it produces strong stems topped with striking umbrella-like spokes. On mature plants, sprays of white flowers appear. It may also be used as an impressive marginal plant in a pond or bog garden. If planted deeply it will survive the average winter although is best given winter protection. It is a native of the swamps of Madagascar and a relative of the famous Papyrus of the Nile river and is also sometimes called Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge or Umbrella Palm. ... Learn More

    $2.73

  2. CYPERUS 'CHIRA'

    This new and extremely lovely plant was discovered on the baking hot dry slopes surrounding Lake Chira, high on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. Spreading stems sport numerous large spurred and spiked seedheads. Unlike many members of this family this plant obviously thrives in the dry! ... Learn More

    $2.48

  3. CYPERUS INVOLUCRATUS

    An outstandingly decorative plant deservedly given the R.H.S. Award of Garden Merit. Compact rosettes of broad leaves are produced beneath numerous sprays of intricately formed, frilly green flowerheads, attractively striped with mahogany. A very adaptable plant which excels in damp or wet soi, but still does perfectly well in dry conditions. ... Learn More

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  4. CYPERUS ROTUNDUS

    A delightful new-on-the-scene grass, bearing attractive, one-and-a-half inch diameter heads of spiky green and brown sea-urchin-like inflorescences. Will grow bigger in damp soil, but does perfectly well in the dry. ... Learn More

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  5. CYPERUS ROTUNDUS 'SEA URCHIN'

    Compact green clumps push up strong stems on this exceptionally attractive "grass", which bears impressive heads of spiky green and brown sea-urchin-like inflorescences, making them most unusual cut flowers! It thrives in damp or even wet places where stems will grow bigger, but does perfectly well in the dry. ... Learn More

    $2.79

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