Cyperus involucratus 'Baby Tut'
Umbrella Grass
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Umbrella Grass (Cyperus involucratus 'Baby Tut') - Description
A water garden friendly-grass that can be planted in the landscape as well
Umbrella Grass (Cyperus involucratus 'Baby Tut') - Blooming
Blooms spikelets of hermaphroditic flowers.
Umbrella Grass (Cyperus involucratus 'Baby Tut') - Growth
Sedges, species include C. papyrus (papyrus, Bullrush) and C. alternifolius (umbrella plant). C. alternifolius has spreading leaves at the tops of 2-4 foot stems. C. papyrus has 6-10 foot tall stems topped with 1.5 foot long threadlike parts and small leaves at base of cluster. In cold-winter climes, pot the divisions and keep as houseplants over winter. Cyperus prefers wet habitats, and thus grows well in pool margins and bog gardens. Grow as houseplants in moist soil where not hardy.
Umbrella Grass (Cyperus involucratus 'Baby Tut') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Umbrella Grass (Cyperus involucratus 'Baby Tut') - Pest
Some problems include tar spot, rust, smut, and black band.
Umbrella Grass (Cyperus involucratus 'Baby Tut') - Soil and irrigation
Rich, moist soil or with roots submerged in water.
