Add a touch of tropical elegance to your garden with these umbrella plant seeds, perfect for enthusiasts of rare seeds and houseplant seeds alike. The Cyperus alternifolius, or umbrella flatsedge, thrives in moist environments and brings a unique ornamental grass charm to any indoor or outdoor space. Whether you’re cultivating heirloom seeds or enhancing your water garden, these non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds offer a rewarding growing experience filled with lush greenery and delicate blooms.

💚 What You’ll Love:
- 50 seeds per packet featuring distinctive umbrella-shaped leaves that add tropical flair
- Creamy white flowers bloom from summer to fall, ideal for floral arrangements and water gardens
- Thrives in boggy soil and helps support natural water filtration near ponds or water features

🌻 Seed Details:
• Plant Name: Umbrella Plant
• Scientific name: Cyperus alternifolius
• Seed Quantity: 50 Seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Sow Depth: Surface sow, lightly covered
• Plant Spacing: Transplant at least 5" tall when soil reaches 70°F
• Light Requirements: Indirect sunlight for seedlings; full sun to partial shade outdoors
• Germination Temperature: Approximately 70°F
• Days to Germinate: Varies; keep soil moist and warm
• Days to Maturity: Summer to fall flowering period
• Plant Height: Typically medium-sized ornamental grass
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Suitable for outdoor planting where conditions meet temperature needs
• Origin: US Grown
• Companion Plants: Ideal for water gardens and tropical floral arrangements

🌱 Growing Instructions:
Start indoors by gently pressing seeds into moist soil and covering lightly. Keep soil consistently moist and shield seedlings from direct sunlight until germination. Once seedlings reach about 5 inches tall and outdoor soil temperatures stabilize around 70°F, transplant carefully into moist or boggy soil. Avoid drying out the soil to prevent browning leaves. This plant excels in marginal pond environments while adding natural filtration benefits.

🪴 About Our Seeds:
At Seedgeeks, quality and transparency come first. Our seeds are:
• Non-GMO
• Grown in the USA
• Open-pollinated
• Untreated
• Regularly tested to ensure high germination rates
• Packaged with clear, detailed growing instructions on every packet

🌱 Packaging & Sustainability:
All Seedgeeks seeds are thoughtfully packed in eco-friendly, full-color packets made from recycled materials and printed with vegetable-based inks—never plastic bags. We’re committed to offering high-quality, sustainable seeds for gardeners who care about what they grow and how it’s grown.

📦 Shipping & Perks:
• FREE shipping on orders of $35 or more
• Simple flat-rate shipping on all other orders—no surprises at checkout
• Enjoy a surprise FREE gift when you purchase 5 or more items
• Fast processing—most orders ship within 24 hours
• USPS tracking included with every order for peace of mind