Umbrella sedge

Cyperus iria

Cyperus

Cyperaceae

Native Plants

Zone 5–11

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Umbrella sedge thrives in consistently moist soil and partial shade conditions. This grass-like perennial requires regular watering and benefits from boggy or pond-edge environments. Best suited for water gardens or areas with poor drainage where other plants struggle.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

8″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

8″

Watering Schedule

Every 3-5 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged

Soil pH

5 – 8

Temperature

-10° – 100°F

Mature Spread

up to 12″

Root Depth

Shallow

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan

Alabama

Andaman Is.

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Arkansas

Assam

Bangladesh

Belize

Benin

Bolivia

Borneo

Botswana

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil West-Central

Burkina

California

Cambodia

Caroline Is.

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 2, 2021 by Salahaudin Maili (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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