Cyperus, Dwarf Umbrella Palm
Cyperusinvolucratus 'Nanus'

Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cyperus (sy-PEER-us)
Species: involucratus (in-vol-yoo-KRAY-tus)
Cultivar: Nanus

Synonym:Cyperus alternifolius

Category

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds