Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Salix caprea pendula
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Blight, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Borers, Caterpillar, Lacebugs
Allergy
-
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Anodyne, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
SALIX caprea 'Kilmarnock'
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Pussy Willow, Weeping Pussy Willow
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
Weeping Pussy Willow
In German
Dach-Anlage
Weinend Salweide
In French
Parapluie Plante
Weeping Willow Pussy
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Llorando sauce de gatito
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Κλάμα Μουνί Willow
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
Chorando Borrazeira
In Polish
parasol roślin
Płacząca Pussy Willow
In Latin
O Planta
Pussy flentes salices
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Pussy Willow
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Pussy Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Pussy Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Pussy Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Pussy Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Pussy Willow Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Pussy Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Weeping Pussy Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Pussy Willow are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Weeping Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
- Weeping Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Pussy Willow
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Weeping Pussy Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Pussy Willow 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 Weeping Pussy Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.