Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
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Used for its medicinal properties
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, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
रजत बाबा
In German
Dach-Anlage
Silver Sage
In French
Parapluie Plante
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
silver Sage
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
silver Sage
In Polish
parasol roślin
silver Sage
In Latin
O Planta
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Silver Sage. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Silver Sage
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Silver Sage Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Silver Sage are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Silver Sage
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.