Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Rock rose
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Dach-Anlage
Zistrose
In French
Parapluie Plante
ciste
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
jara
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
esteva
In Polish
parasol roślin
skała róży
In Latin
O Planta
CISTHOS
Family
Cyperaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Rock rose
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rock rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Rock rose Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Rock rose are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Rock rose
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rock rose 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 Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.