Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Madagascar
Types
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purplish Green
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly linear
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sod
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
POA pratensis
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Kentucky Bluegrass
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Kentucky Bluegrass
Umbrella Plant
In German
Kentucky Bluegrass
Dach-Anlage
In French
Kentucky Bluegrass
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Pasto azul de Kentucky
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Kentucky Bluegrass
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Wiechlina
parasol roślin
In Latin
Kentucky Bluegrass
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Kentucky Bluegrass and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Kentucky Bluegrass and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Kentucky Bluegrass and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Kentucky Bluegrass and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass 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.