Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Madagascar
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
12-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Subulate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Umbrella Plant
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Dach-Anlage
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
parasol roślin
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bushy Bluestem 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.