Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root
Other Uses
-
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
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
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Mondo Grass
In German
Dach-Anlage
Mondo Grass
In French
Parapluie Plante
Mondo Grass
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Ophiopogon planiscapus
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Mondo Grass
In Polish
parasol roślin
Mondo Grass
In Latin
O Planta
Mondo Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Mondo Grass
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Mondo Grass Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Mondo Grass are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Mondo Grass
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mondo Grass 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 Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.