Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Root
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
शतावर
In German
Dach-Anlage
Gemüsespargel
In French
Parapluie Plante
Asperge
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Asparagus
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Asparagus
In Polish
parasol roślin
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
O Planta
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cypereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Asparagus
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Asparagus Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Asparagus are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Asparagus
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.