Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Temperate Regions
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Dach-Anlage
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Parapluie Plante
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
parasol roślin
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
O Planta
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cypereae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.