Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
waste ground, wastelands
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Black
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
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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 ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
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
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
PASTINACA sativa
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Parsnip
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
चुकंदर
In German
Dach-Anlage
Pastinake
In French
Parapluie Plante
Panais
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Chirivía
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Είδος δαυκίου
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
cherivia
In Polish
parasol roślin
Pasternak
In Latin
O Planta
parsnip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Parsnip
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Parsnip is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Parsnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Parsnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parsnip is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Parsnip is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Parsnip Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Parsnip physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Parsnip are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
- Parsnip leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Parsnip
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Parsnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parsnip 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 Parsnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.