Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Robusta blue, Robusta green, Curvula
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Gray, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
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 back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
conjunctivitis, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as a grain, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
ERAGROSTIS curvula
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Weeping Lovegrass
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Weeping Lovegrass
In German
Dach-Anlage
Weinend lovegrass
In French
Parapluie Plante
Weeping lovegrass
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Pasto llorón
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
κλάμα Lovegrass
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
chorando lovegrass
In Polish
parasol roślin
Płacząca Lovegrass
In Latin
O Planta
Plorans Lovegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cypereae
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Lovegrass
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Lovegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Lovegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Lovegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Lovegrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Lovegrass Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Lovegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Weeping Lovegrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Lovegrass are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Weeping Lovegrass flower color: Gray and Lavender
- Weeping Lovegrass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Lovegrass
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Lovegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Lovegrass pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.