Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
United States, California
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry areas, foothill woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
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
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
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
-
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CLARKIA concinna
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Red Ribbons
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Clarkia concinna
In German
Dach-Anlage
Clarkia concinna
In French
Parapluie Plante
Clarkia concinna
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
concinna clarkia
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Clarkia concinna
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Clarkia concinna
In Polish
parasol roślin
klarkia concinna
In Latin
O Planta
Clarkia concinna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Clarkia concinna
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Clarkia concinna is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Clarkia concinna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clarkia concinna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clarkia concinna is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Clarkia concinna is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Clarkia concinna Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Clarkia concinna physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Clarkia concinna are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Clarkia concinna
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Clarkia concinna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clarkia concinna 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 Clarkia concinna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.