Cyperus consists of annual or evergreen, rhizomatous perennial plants characterized by their narrow, grass-like foliage. These plants produce terminal clusters of small, greenish flower spikes, accompanied by leaf-like bracts that spread beneath them.

Cyperus

Cyperus 'Butterfly'

Cyperus 'Cally Proliferous'

Cyperus 'Chira'

Cyperus 'Medina Sedonia'

Cyperus 'Sea Urchin'

Cyperus 'Zumila'

Cyperus albostriatus is a hardy, evergreen sedge that develops into a low, clump-forming plant. Its narrow, strap-like leaves create an umbrella-like appearance. Throughout the year, you may notice delicate, greenish flowers emerging. This plant works well as ground cover along pond edges in temperate regions or as a houseplant in dimly lit spaces. It thrives when grown in about an inch of water.

Cyperus albostriatus

Cyperus albostriatus 'Nanus'

Cyperus alternifolius L. is a perennial sedge that grows in dense clumps, reaching heights of up to 90 cm. Each dark green stem features a terminal whorl of leaf-like bracts that can extend to 15 cm in length, arching and spreading out reminiscent of umbrella spokes. From summer through autumn, the stems are adorned with small spikelets that produce tiny brown flowers.

Cyperus alternifolius L.

Cyperus articulatus

Cyperus capitatus

Cyperus congestus

Cyperus conglomeratus

Cyperus croceus

Cyperus cyperoides

Cyperus dichrostachyus

Cyperus difformis

Cyperus diffusus 'Green Gold'PBR

Cyperus diffusus Vahl

Cyperus diffusus ambig.

Cyperus echinatus

Cyperus eragrostis is a perennial sedge that forms dense tufts and can reach heights of up to 90 cm. It features robust, winged stems and elongated, grass-like foliage that extends from the stem tips. During the summer months, it produces small, round clusters of green flowers. This species exhibits greater drought tolerance compared to other members of the Cyperus genus.

Cyperus eragrostis

Cyperus esculentus is a perennial sedge that spreads through its rhizomatous growth. It features slender leaves that range in color from vibrant green to a yellowish-green, measuring up to 1 cm in width and reaching lengths of 90 cm. The flowering stems bear clusters of flowerheads that vary in hue from green to yellowish-brown.

Cyperus esculentus

Cyperus from South Africa

Cyperus fuscus

Cyperus giganteus

Cyperus glaber is a short-lived perennial that can reach heights of up to 50 cm, developing a clump of grass-like foliage at its base. Its flower stems are triangular in shape and bear a whorl of flat, pointed leaves. From the junctions of these leaves, multiple dense clusters of flowers emerge, resembling the spokes of an inverted umbrella.

Cyperus glaber

Cyperus haspan L.

Cyperus involucratus is a perennial plant that maintains its foliage year-round. It develops a clump of upright stems that can reach up to 60 cm in height, topped with a whorl of deep green, grass-like bracts. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, displaying a yellowish-green hue.

Cyperus involucratus

Cyperus involucratus 'Gracilis'

Cyperus involucratus 'Nanus'

Cyperus involucratus 'Variegatus' is a robust perennial sedge that can reach heights of up to 80 cm. It features a multitude of dark green, triangular stems, each adorned with a terminal whorl of leaf-like bracts that exhibit white variegation and can grow up to 15 cm in length. These bracts arch and spread out, resembling the spokes of an umbrella. During the summer and autumn months, the stems are crowned with small spikelets that produce tiny brown flowers.

Cyperus involucratus 'Variegatus' (v)

Cyperus laevigatus

Cyperus laevigatus subsp. laevigatus

Cyperus longus is a perennial sedge that remains green year-round, developing dense clumps of arching leaves that can reach up to 1 cm in width with a rough texture. During the summer months, it produces olive-green to brown flowers, which appear in compact clusters of narrow, flattened spikelets.

Cyperus longus

Cyperus longus subsp. badius

Cyperus luzulae

Cyperus michelianus

Cyperus michelianus subsp. michelianus

Cyperus nanus

Cyperus niveus var. leucocephalus

Cyperus owanii

Cyperus papyrus is a soft-stemmed aquatic perennial that develops clumps of upright stems. Each cluster features rounded umbels that can reach up to 30 cm in diameter, with numerous slender stalks topped by small, light brown flower heads.

Cyperus papyrus

Cyperus papyrus 'Nanus' is a compact, clump-forming species that reaches a height of up to 1.2 meters. It features slender leaves and produces rounded clusters of numerous long-stemmed, small brown flower heads.

Cyperus papyrus 'Nanus'

Cyperus papyrus 'Perkamentus'PBR

Cyperus papyrus 'Graceful Grasses King Tut' is a clump-forming, tender perennial sedge that reaches heights of up to 1.2 meters. Its numerous dark green stems culminate in a rounded cluster of slender, grass-like foliage. During the summer and autumn months, these stems are adorned with small spikelets featuring minute brown flowers.