Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
western red lily
Habitat
Temperate Regions
High elevation, Hill prairies, Open grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial 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
Acidic Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Gray mold, Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
poisonous to cats
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
-
Other Uses
-
bulb used as starch
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
LILIUM philadelphicum
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Philadelphia Lily, Wood Lily
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
wood lily
In German
Dach-Anlage
Lilium philadelphicum
In French
Parapluie Plante
Lilium philadelphicum
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
lirio de madera
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
ξύλο κρίνος
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
wood lily
In Polish
parasol roślin
lilia drewna
In Latin
O Planta
wood lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Umbrella Sedge and Wood Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Sedge and Wood Lily? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Sedge and Wood Lily. Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns and Wood Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Sedge has allergic reactions like and Wood Lily 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 Wood Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Wood Lily
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Wood Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Wood Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Lily is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Wood Lily Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Wood Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wood Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Wood Lily are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wood Lily flower color: Dark Red and Orange Red
- Wood Lily leaf color: Light Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Wood Lily
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Wood Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Lily 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 Wood Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.