Umbrella Sedge

Broomsedge

About Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge

Umbrella Sedge

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Grass

Origin

Madagascar

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

20-

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-115-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red spider mite, Spider mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Root

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus Alternifolius

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

Umbrella Plant

Broomsedge grass

In German

Dach-Anlage

broomsedge Gras

In French

Parapluie Plante

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

Umbrella Plant

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

ομπρέλα φυτών

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

Planta do guarda-chuva

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

parasol roślin

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

O Planta

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Cyperales

Family

Cyperaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cypereae

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

7001

1 27800

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Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Broomsedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge

Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge Physical Information

Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge are as follows:

Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge

Care of Umbrella Sedge and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.