Umbrella FlatsedgeCyperus diandrus
Umbrella flat sedge is an ornamental grass often seen at the edges of rivers and ponds. It is a warm season perennial and grows best in USDA zones 8 to 11. The plant may become invasive in some areas, so it is important to become familiar with the plant and recognize its characteristics before adding it to your garden area.
USDA symbol: CYDI3
General Information
| Plant Type | Grass |
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| Height | 1 to 2 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Wet |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
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| General Resilience | 6 |
| Salt Tolerance | Unknown |
| Stress Tolerance | General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: None Known
| Bloom Months | June to August |
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Project Planning
| Project Type | Shoreline Buffer |
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| Coefficient of Conservatism | 6 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Rate of Spread | Medium |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Absent |
Range
| County | Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine |
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| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |