Umbrella Palm Cyperus alternifolius - Live Tropical Aquatic Marginal Plant for Ponds

About This Plant

Live Umbrella Palm (Cyperus alternifolius) is a tropical aquatic marginal plant known for its distinctive umbrella-shaped foliage and upright growth. It adds texture and vertical interest to ponds, water gardens, bog gardens, and decorative containers. Plants prefer consistently moist soil or shallow water and thrive in full sun to partial shade.

What You Will Receive

Live Umbrella Palm plant (Cyperus alternifolius). The listing refers to a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Images show a mature plant for reference; actual size and appearance will vary and be smaller than photos. Plant condition may vary: dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season and shipping requirements. Includes natural plant material and moisture-retaining packing material.

• Common name: Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Sedge
• Scientific name: Cyperus alternifolius
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil/Water: Moist soil or shallow water; high water requirement
• USDA Zone: 8–11

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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