Cyperaceae
Yefen
Fuirena umbellata
Also known as Common reed, Fuirena seriata, Fuirena appendiculata, Fuirena guianensis
Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater HighCare Moderate
Tropical Plants · Native Plants · Tropical · Sedge · Umbrella · Flowers · Water · Garden · Clumping · Moist · Shade · Yefen
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Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
This tropical sedge thrives in consistently moist conditions and partial shade, making it excellent for water gardens or bog areas. Provide regular watering and protect from direct afternoon sun. Forms attractive clumps with umbrella-like flower clusters.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water regularly to maintain consistently moist soil, especially during active growth · Every 4-6 days during growing season
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 2.5 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 8 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Angola, Argentina Northeast, Assam, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Borneo, Botswana, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Burkina, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Caroline Is., Central African Repu, Chad
- Attracts
- Birds
Sources: trefle
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