Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Madagascar
Types
Grass
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
-
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
-
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
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Umbrella Plant
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Dach-Anlage
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
parasol roślin
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of St. Augustine Grass and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of St. Augustine Grass and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About St. Augustine Grass and Umbrella Sedge. St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also St. Augustine Grass does not have fragrant flowers. St. Augustine Grass has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of St. Augustine Grass and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Umbrella Sedge
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.