Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Mexican primrose
In German
Dach-Anlage
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Parapluie Plante
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
parasol roślin
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
O Planta
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Mexican primrose
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.