Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland, moorlands
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 spider mite, Spider mites
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
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Used for Landscaping
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, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CAREX flacca
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
ब्लू सेज
In German
Dach-Anlage
Blau-Segge
In French
Parapluie Plante
Bleu carex
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
azul de la juncia
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
azul Sedge
In Polish
parasol roślin
niebieski turzyca
In Latin
O Planta
blue Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Blue Sedge
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Blue Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Blue Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Blue Sedge Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Blue Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Blue Sedge are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
- Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Blue Sedge
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Blue Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.