Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-10
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Japanese Sedge
In German
Dach-Anlage
japanische Segge
In French
Parapluie Plante
Japanese carex
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
juncia japonesa
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Sedge japonês
In Polish
parasol roślin
japoński turzyca
In Latin
O Planta
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Japanese Sedge
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Japanese Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.