Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Madagascar
Types
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountains
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous, Pollen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Brachyscome plant
Umbrella Plant
In German
Brachyscome Pflanze
Dach-Anlage
In French
plante Brachyscome
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
planta Brachyscome
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
φυτό Brachyscome
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
planta Brachyscome
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Brachyscome roślin
parasol roślin
In Latin
Brachyscome herba
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Brachyscome
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Brachyscome and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Brachyscome and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Brachyscome and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brachyscome is Acidic and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Brachyscome and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Brachyscome and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Brachyscome and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brachyscome and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Brachyscome and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.