Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
Asia, Europe
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
Viola tricolor var. hortensis
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Pansy
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
स्रीवत
In German
Dach-Anlage
Stiefmütterchen
In French
Parapluie Plante
Pensée
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Pensamiento
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
πανσές
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
amor-perfeito
In Polish
parasol roślin
Bratek
In Latin
O Planta
Cinaede fill
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Cyperaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Pansy
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Pansy is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Pansy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pansy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pansy is Rich, Well drained while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Pansy is Acidic.
Umbrella Sedge and Pansy Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Pansy physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Pansy are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
- Pansy leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Pansy
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Pansy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.