Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Monarda didyma
Habitat
Temperate Regions
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Heart-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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Oswego चाय
In German
Dach-Anlage
Oswego Tee
In French
Parapluie Plante
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
té Oswego
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Tea Oswego
In Polish
parasol roślin
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
O Planta
Oswega Tea
Family
Cyperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Oswego Tea
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Oswego Tea? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Oswego Tea. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Oswego Tea doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Oswego Tea 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 Oswego Tea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oswego Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Oswego Tea
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oswego Tea 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 Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.