Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Salix discolor, Salix caprea, Salix chaenomeloides
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Deciduous forests, ditches, Roadsides, secondary forest, Swamps
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Silver
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Opthalmic
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SALIX caprea
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Goat Willow, Great Sallow, Pussy Willow
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
pussy willow
Umbrella Plant
In German
Pussyweide
Dach-Anlage
In French
pussy willow
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
cola de gato
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
ιτέα έχουσα ιούλους κατά το έαρ
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
salgueiro
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Pussy Willow
parasol roślin
In Latin
pussy salices
O Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Salicaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pussy Willow and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Pussy Willow and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Pussy Willow and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pussy Willow season is Spring and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring. The type of soil for Pussy Willow is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Pussy Willow and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Pussy Willow and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Pussy Willow height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pussy Willow and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pussy Willow and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Pussy Willow and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pussy Willow 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 Pussy Willow 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.