Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Madagascar
Types
Muscari armeniacum
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Subulate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Type
-
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
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
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MUSCARI
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Grape Hyacinth
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
अंगूर जलकुंभी
Umbrella Plant
In German
Traubenhyazinthen
Dach-Anlage
In French
Muscari
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Muscari
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
grape hyacinth
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Muscari
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Szafirek
parasol roślin
In Latin
Muscari
O Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Grape Hyacinth and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Grape Hyacinth and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Grape Hyacinth and Umbrella Sedge. Grape Hyacinth doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Grape Hyacinth does not have fragrant flowers. Grape Hyacinth has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Grape Hyacinth and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Grape Hyacinth and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Grape Hyacinth and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Hyacinth and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Hyacinth season is and Umbrella Sedge season is . The type of soil for Grape Hyacinth is and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Hyacinth is and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Grape Hyacinth and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Grape Hyacinth and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Hyacinth height is 15.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Grape Hyacinth and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
Grape Hyacinth leaf color:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grape Hyacinth pruning is done 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 Grape Hyacinth 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.