Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PETASITES japonicus
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Giant Butterbur
In German
Dach-Anlage
Riesen Pestwurz
In French
Parapluie Plante
géant Butterbur
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
gigante petasita
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Giant Butterbur
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Carrapicho gigante
In Polish
parasol roślin
Giant Lepiężnik
In Latin
O Planta
Giant Butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cypereae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Giant Butterbur
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Giant Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Giant Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Giant Butterbur Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Giant Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Giant Butterbur are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Giant Butterbur
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Giant Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.