Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Dach-Anlage
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Parapluie Plante
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
parasol roślin
Krzew aronii
In Latin
O Planta
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Black Chokeberry
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.