Family CYPERACEAE
Genus Cyperus
Species alternifolius
Sub Specie flabelliformis
SA Plant Number
Basionym Cyperus alternifolius flabelliformis

Cyperus alternifolius subsp. flabelliformis is a hardy, evergreen, medium-sized sedge that forms large clumps. Long, green stems are topped with a circle of flat green bracts.

The clusters of brown flowers stand out above the green bracts in summer. Attracts many birds such as Weavers, Waders and other water birds. Ideal for water edges, wetland gardens and the cleaning of grey water.

Remove the dead stems regularly to keep it looking neat. This Cyperus is a fast spreader and the rhizomes will cover an area rapidly.(It may need to be thinned out periodically.)

Plant in sun or semi-shade.

Size: up to 1,3m

Birds: Attracts many birds such as Weavers, Waders and other water birds. Weaver birds like the long thin bracts for weaving their nests and waders like to seek shelter in the reeds.

Cleaning of grey water: Ideal for water edges, wetland gardens and the cleaning of grey water.

KwaZulu Natal

Biome:Forest

Natural Habitat Damp places, Ponds and dams

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Fairly Hardy, Plant Type: Water Plants, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Shade - Light, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Garden Uses: Bird Friendly, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Cut Flower, Garden Uses: Damp areas, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Shade, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Needs Watering, Flower colour: Brown shades, Garden type: Forest Garden, Garden type: River-side and Stream-side Gardens, Garden type: Wetland and Marsh Gardens, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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