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

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

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

Cyperus polystachyos 'Chimney Sweeper', commonly known as Chimney Sweeper Sedge, is a striking ornamental sedge characterized by its upright, grassy foliage and unique inflorescences that resemble miniature chimneys or sweeping brushes. Its many-spiked flower heads, ranging from dark brown to black, create a bold, architectural element in water gardens, borders, or naturalized areas. This versatile plant thrives in moist to wet soils and tolerates periodic flooding, making it ideal for rain gardens, pondsides, or low-lying garden areas. Chimney Sweeper prefers full sun to partial shade, and ... Learn More

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