Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
-
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Umbrella Plant
In German
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Dach-Anlage
In French
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Elfin Pink Penstemon
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
parasol roślin
In Latin
Elfin Pink Penstemon
O Planta
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Elfin Pink Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Elfin Pink Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Elfin Pink Penstemon and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elfin Pink Penstemon 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.