Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Oxalis acetosella, Oxalis corniculata
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
Umbrella Plant
In German
Sauerklee
Dach-Anlage
In French
bois Sorrel
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
alazán de madera
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
parasol roślin
In Latin
Rumex ligno
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Wood Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Sorrel 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.