Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Habitat
Temperate Regions
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
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Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Bull Grass
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Bull Grass
In German
Dach-Anlage
Bull Grass
In French
Parapluie Plante
Bull Herbe
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Bull Hierba
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Δελτίο Grass
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
touro grama
In Polish
parasol roślin
Bull Trawa
In Latin
O Planta
Bull Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cypereae
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bull Grass
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Bull Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Bull Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bull Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Bull Grass Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Bull Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Bull Grass are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bull Grass
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bull Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bull Grass pruning is done Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, 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 Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.