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Image shows the lovely Cyperus
albostriatus 'Variegatus' or Variegated Dwarf Papyrus 
Cyperus
albostriatus 'Variegatus' or Variegated Dwarf Striped Umbrella Plant
Closer
view of the lovely foliage variegation of Cyperus albostriatus
'Variegatus' |
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Cyperus
albostriatus 'Variegatus'
(Variegated Dwarf Papyrus,
Variegated Dwarf Striped Umbrella Plant) |
Family: Cyperaceae
Origin: Native to South Africa
Light: Sun-light shade
Height: 1'
Spacing:
Foliage: Broadleaf, Variegated, green with uneven silver streaks,
fan-like rosette
Soil: Well-drained, moist
Water: Abundant
Propagation: Seeds, stolons, clump divisions (taken in
Spring)
Uses:
Groundcover, container, mass planting,
shade
Comments: Cyperus
albostriatus 'Variegatus' or Variegated Dwarf Papyrus or Variegated Dwarf Striped Umbrella Plant
is an interesting perennial with a low, clumping growth habit. Its
unique fan-like rosette foliage is variegated, green with uneven white
streaks. The variegation is more prominent in bright shade but not
exposed to the sun. Cyperus
albostriatus 'Variegatus' can be propagated form seeds or clump
divisions taken in Spring. It performs well in a sunny to light
shade environment. Mass plant for an incredible looking
groundcover. Variegated Dwarf Papyrus grows well in moist shade,
in well-drained soil. This South African beauty can also be container cultivated for the
partly shaded deck or patio. Provide sufficient space for Variegated Dwarf Striped Umbrella Plant
to grow into a 5 feet clump in about 5 years. Cyperus
albostriatus 'Variegatus' self sows readily. It is easy to grow and
is low maintenance.
Variegated Dwarf Striped Umbrella Plant is hardy to 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
In zone 8b Jenny's Garden, they returned every year. Cyperus
albostriatus 'Variegatus' is an attention getter. It
attracts foot traffic.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7b-10 |
