Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Dach-Anlage
italienisches Raigras
In French
Parapluie Plante
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
raigrás italiano
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
azevém
In Polish
parasol roślin
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
O Planta
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Cypereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Pooideae
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Italian Ryegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Italian Ryegrass? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Italian Ryegrass. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Italian Ryegrass doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like Not Available and Italian Ryegrass has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Italian Ryegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.