Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
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
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
8-11
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
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
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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
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Celastraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Cyperoideae
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.