Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Madagascar
Types
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Lance shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LILIUM lancifolium
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Tiger Lily
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
टाइगर लिली
Umbrella Plant
In German
Tiger Lily
Dach-Anlage
In French
Tiger Lily
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
lirio de tigre
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Tiger Lily
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Tygrys Lily
parasol roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Tiger Lily and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Lily and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Tiger Lily and Umbrella Sedge. Tiger Lily doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Lily has allergic reactions like and Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like . 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 Tiger Lily and Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Lily and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Tiger Lily and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Lily and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Lily and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Tiger Lily and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tiger Lily and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tiger Lily and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Tiger Lily and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily 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.