Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Temperate Regions
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Dach-Anlage
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Parapluie Plante
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Rocket Dame
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
parasol roślin
Rocket Dame
In Latin
O Planta
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cypereae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Dame's Rocket
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.