Strawberry Bush

Umbrella Sedge

About Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge

Strawberry Bush

Umbrella Sedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Shrub

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Madagascar

Types

Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus

Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus

Number of Varieties

220

0 40000

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Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-88-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-7

Sunset Zone

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Yellow green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Magenta, Orange, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Subulate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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 Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Red spider mite, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic

Antibacterial, Antifungal

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Root, Seeds

Root

Other Uses

The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border

Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS americanus

Cyperus Alternifolius

Common Name

Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant

In Hindi

Strawberry Bush

Umbrella Plant

In German

Strawberry Bush

Dach-Anlage

In French

Strawberry Bush

Parapluie Plante

In Spanish

Fresa Bush

Umbrella Plant

In Greek

φράουλα Μπους

ομπρέλα φυτών

In Portuguese

Morango de Bush

Planta do guarda-chuva

In Polish

Strawberry Bush

parasol roślin

In Latin

Classic Bush

O Planta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Poales

Family

Celastraceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Euonymus

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cypereae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

12700

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge. Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Bush has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested. 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 Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge

Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.

Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information

Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:

Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge

Care of Strawberry Bush and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush 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.