Cyperus Longus
You will receive: 1 plant, ready for immediate planting — freshly delivered from the nursery.
✅ Level: Easy — Cyperus Longus is a robust, hardy pond-edge plant that requires little maintenance.
Cyperus Longus, also known as Tall Cyperus, is an elegant pond-edge plant with long, narrow leaves and decorative brown flower plumes in summer. The plant naturally grows along banks and in marshy areas and is ideal for pond edges or as potted plants. Hardy and low-maintenance.
🌿 Plant specifications
| Type | Pond-edge and marsh plant |
| Plant size | 60–120 cm |
| Planting zone | Zone 1 & zone 2 |
| Location | Partial shade to full sun |
| Soil | Moist to wet |
| Flowering period | June to August |
| Dutch name | Langbladige Cypergras |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Difficulty | ⭐ Easy |
🚚 Delivery & guarantee
- Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready for immediate planting
- Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
- Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
- Received dead? We'll solve this together. Contact us with a photo within 24 hours of receipt.
- Free shipping from €59,-
✂️ Care
Plant Cyperus Longus in a pond basket with pond soil on the bank or in shallow water (zone 1–2). Ensure a moist to wet location in partial shade or full sun. The plant is hardy and returns every year. Remove old leaves in spring for fresh regrowth.
💡 Tip
The long, elegant leaves and decorative flower plumes give a natural look to the pond edge. Combines beautifully with other pond-edge plants such as Iris Pseudacorus or Typha for a varied, natural pond edge.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is this plant hardy?
Yes, Cyperus Longus is hardy in the Netherlands and returns every year.
Can I also keep this plant in a pot?
Yes, the plant grows well in a pot with pond soil in a moist to wet location.
Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your pond.
Why Aquarium Plant Shop?
- Many types of pond plants in stock during the pond season.
- Pick up in store is possible 6 days a week.
- Pond plants are not shipped.