Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, Sandy areas, Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Bumblebees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PENSTEMON grandiflorus 'Prairie Snow'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Large Beardtongue, Prairie Snow Beardtongue
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Large Beardtongue
In German
Dach-Anlage
Large Beardtongue
In French
Parapluie Plante
Large Beardtongue
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Large Beardtongue
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Large Beardtongue
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Large Beardtongue
In Polish
parasol roślin
Large Beardtongue
In Latin
O Planta
Large Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cyperaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Large Beardtongue
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Large Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Large Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Large Beardtongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Large Beardtongue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Large Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Large Beardtongue Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Large Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Large Beardtongue height is 50.80 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Large Beardtongue are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Large Beardtongue flower color: White
- Large Beardtongue leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Large Beardtongue
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Large Beardtongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Large Beardtongue 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 Large Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.