Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Narrow sedge
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects, Mealybugs
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Sedge
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
evergold Sedge
In German
Dach-Anlage
Evergold Segge
In French
Parapluie Plante
Evergold carex
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Evergold juncia
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
parasol roślin
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
O Planta
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Evergold Sedge
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.