Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Africa
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 1
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
IMPATIENS walleriana
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
wallenana
In German
Dach-Anlage
wallenana
In French
Parapluie Plante
wallenana
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
wallenana
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
wallenana
In Polish
parasol roślin
wallenana
In Latin
O Planta
Impatiens Walleriana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Busy Lizzy
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Busy Lizzy Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Busy Lizzy are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
- Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Busy Lizzy
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.