Cyperus surinamensis ( Surinam Sedge )

Triangular stem with a few long leaves under seedhead. Downward facing prickles on stems. Tightly packed clusters of spikes on long stalks. Seed reproduction. Prefers moist to wet areas. Found in ditches and marshes.

Cyperus strigosus ( False Nutsedge )

Perennial with large leaves under the seedhead and narrow, greenish-yellow spikelets on long stalks. Seed reproduction. Seed reproduction. Prefers moist to wet environments. Often found in marshes and ditches.

Cyperus rotundus ( Purple Nutsedge )

Rapid spreading perennial with leaves that are flat and corrugated and taper off at stem. Seedheads appear at end of triangular stem and are covered in reddish brown hairs. Seedheads are tuberous, and oblong.

Cyperus isocladus ( Dwarf Papyrus )

Slim leaves and flower spikes create an umbrella-like apperance above green stems. In warm climates, does well in water garden or moist area. Will grow in a container outdoors in summer, and indoors in winter. Must grow with roots in […]

Cyperus diffusus ( Dwarf Umbrella Grass )

Umbrella-like in appearance with spiky flowers and slim leaves billowing out above dark green stems. Thrives in moist to boggy soil. Can grow with roots submerged in water. Best flowering and growth results appear in full sun, but can tolerate […]