Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Strawberry Bush
In German
Dach-Anlage
Strawberry Bush
In French
Parapluie Plante
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Fresa Bush
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Morango de Bush
In Polish
parasol roślin
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
O Planta
Classic Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Strawberry Bush
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.