Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Madagascar
Types
Freesia
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Freesia
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Freesia
Umbrella Plant
In German
Freesie
Dach-Anlage
In French
Freesia
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
fresia
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
freesia
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
freesia
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
frezja
parasol roślin
In Latin
Freesia
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Freesia and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Freesia and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Freesia and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Freesia and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Freesia and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Freesia and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Freesia 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.