Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
White Willow
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
White Willow
Umbrella Plant
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Dach-Anlage
In French
Le saule blanc
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
wierzba biała
parasol roślin
In Latin
Populus alba
O Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Salicaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of White Willow and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of White Willow and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
White Willow and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
White Willow and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Willow and Umbrella Sedge
Care of White Willow and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow 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.