Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Asia
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Average
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
जई घास
In German
Dach-Anlage
Ährengras
In French
Parapluie Plante
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
oat Grass
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
aveia-
In Polish
parasol roślin
Owies trawa
In Latin
O Planta
oat Grass
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Danthonioideae
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Oatgrass. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Oatgrass has allergic reactions like . 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 Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Oatgrass
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Oatgrass Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Oatgrass are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Oatgrass
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.