Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Types
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Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Japanese Sedge
Umbrella Plant
In German
japanische Segge
Dach-Anlage
In French
Japanese carex
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
juncia japonesa
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
japanische Segge
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Sedge japonês
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
japoński turzyca
parasol roślin
In Latin
Sedge Italica
O Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Japanese Sedge and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Japanese Sedge and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Sedge and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Sedge and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Japanese Sedge and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Japanese Sedge and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Japanese Sedge and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Japanese Sedge and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Sedge 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.