Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Madagascar
Types
Tree
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Banks, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CRATAEGUS phaenopyrum
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Washington Hawthorn
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Washington Hawthorn
Umbrella Plant
In German
Washington Hagedorn
Dach-Anlage
In French
washington aubépine
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
espino Washington
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
washington hawthorn
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
washington espinheiro
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Washington głogu
parasol roślin
In Latin
Washington alba
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Washington Hawthorn and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Washington Hawthorn and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Washington Hawthorn and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Washington Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Washington Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Washington Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Washington Hawthorn and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Washington Hawthorn and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Washington Hawthorn height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Washington Hawthorn and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Washington Hawthorn flower color: White
Washington Hawthorn leaf color: Green and Purple
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Washington Hawthorn and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Washington Hawthorn and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Washington Hawthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Washington Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.