Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Freesia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
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Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Freesia
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Freesia
In German
Dach-Anlage
Freesie
In French
Parapluie Plante
Freesia
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
fresia
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
freesia
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
freesia
In Polish
parasol roślin
frezja
In Latin
O Planta
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Freesia
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Freesia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Umbrella Sedge and Freesia Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Freesia are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Freesia
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.