Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
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
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Phlox subulata
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Creeping Phlox
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Dach-Anlage
kriechend Phlox
In French
Parapluie Plante
phlox rampant
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
rastrero phlox
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
υφέρπουσα phlox
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
rastejar phlox
In Polish
parasol roślin
pełzanie floks
In Latin
O Planta
Phlox serpentium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Creeping Phlox
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Creeping Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Creeping Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Creeping Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Creeping Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Creeping Phlox Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Creeping Phlox are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
- Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Creeping Phlox
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Creeping Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.