Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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 green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Acuminate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
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
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Silver bells
Umbrella Plant
In German
Silver bells
Dach-Anlage
In French
Silver bells
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Silver bells
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Silver bells
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Silver bells
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Silver bells
parasol roślin
In Latin
Silver bells
O Planta
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Silver Bells and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Bells and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Silver Bells and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silver Bells and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Silver Bells and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells 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.