Cyperus alternifolius fuscus

Cyperus alternifolius fuscus, commonly known as umbrella papyrus 'Fuscus', is a bold, clump-forming perennial with tall, upright stems topped with dark bronze-green, umbrella-like leaf clusters. In summer it produces subtle, inconspicuous flowers, adding architectural interest rather than showy blooms along pond margins and in damp soils.

This cultivar is valuable for wetland biodiversity, providing cover and nesting sites for insects and small wildlife. Its upright, clump-forming habit and tolerance of consistently moist or shallowly submerged soil make it ideal for pond edges, water gardens, and naturalistic wetland features.