Cyperus altrnifollus
Annual or houseplant
Sun or light shade; can be used in water gardens or as a houseplant (container on tray of water); keep moist or grow in standing water; prefers fertile soil; sun and wind can brown the bracts; plant in 2-5 gallon pot; grow with 1-6 inches of water covering the crown
- Grass-like leafy bracts form umbrella at top of scape
- Stem (scape) up to 3' long, green, glabrous