| Common Name: Umbrella Plant |
| Family: Cyperaceae |
| Zone: 4 - 9 |
| Average Size: 20' H x 15' W |
Identification:
- Dense clump of erect stems
- Slender leaf whorled at the end of 3-6 foot tall stems creating an umbrella-like appearance
- Small white flowers formed at the base of each leaf in mid-summer
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| Notes: The slender stems and unique whorl of foliage that creates the umbrella-like appearance of Cyperus gives the Umbrella Plant a distinctive form in the landscape. Adapted to full sun or part shade, the Umbrella Plant can also grow well in wet soil or submerged under water making it a popular plant in water gardens. |
| Campus Location: Julian C. Miller Hall, southwest corner |
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