Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Madagascar
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Rock rose
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
Umbrella Plant
In German
Zistrose
Dach-Anlage
In French
ciste
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
jara
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Rock Rose
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
esteva
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
skała róży
parasol roślin
In Latin
CISTHOS
O Planta
Family
Cistaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Rock rose and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Rock rose and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Rock rose and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Rock rose and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rock rose and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Rock rose and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose 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 Rock rose 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.