Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Blue, Purple, Pink
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
GLECHOMA hederacea
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Ground Ivy
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Hydrangea
In German
Dach-Anlage
Hortensie
In French
Parapluie Plante
Hortensia
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Hortensia
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Hortênsia
In Polish
parasol roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
O Planta
Hibiscus
Family
Cyperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Ground Ivy
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Ground Ivy? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Ground Ivy. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Ground Ivy doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Ground Ivy has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Umbrella Sedge and Ground Ivy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Ground Ivy
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Ground Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Ground Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ground Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ground Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Ground Ivy is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Ground Ivy Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Ground Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ground Ivy height is 51.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Ground Ivy are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ground Ivy flower color: Blue, Purple and Pink
- Ground Ivy leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Ground Ivy
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Ground Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ground Ivy 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 Ground Ivy needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.