Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southern Europe
Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA saccharata
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Bethlehem Sage
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Japanese Sedge
In German
Hortensie
japanische Segge
In French
Hortensia
Japanese carex
In Spanish
Hortensia
juncia japonesa
In Greek
υδραγεία
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Sedge japonês
In Polish
Hortensja
japoński turzyca
In Latin
Hibiscus
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Poales
Family
Boraginaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Not Available
Carex
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Sedge? We provide you with everything About Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Sedge. Bethlehem Sage doesn't have thorns and Japanese Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Bethlehem Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Bethlehem Sage has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Japanese Sedge has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bethlehem Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Sedge
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Japanese Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bethlehem Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
