Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
California, Caribbean, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Chaparral, Foot Hills, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Variety of colors
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Rosa californica
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
California wildrose, California rose
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
कैलिफोर्निया गुलाब
In German
Dach-Anlage
Kalifornische Hecken-Rose
In French
Parapluie Plante
Le rosier de Californie
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Rosa californica
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Καλιφόρνια αυξήθηκε
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
California aumentou
In Polish
parasol roślin
California róży
In Latin
O Planta
California resurrexit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cypereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and California Rose
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and California Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and California Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and California Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for California Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for California Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and California Rose Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and California Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas California Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and California Rose are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
California Rose flower color: Variety of colors
- California Rose leaf color: Gray and Gray Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and California Rose
Care of Umbrella Sedge and California Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and California Rose 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 California Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.