Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
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Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Dach-Anlage
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Parapluie Plante
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
parasol roślin
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
O Planta
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Ranunculales
Family
Cyperaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.