Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
Not Available
Narrow sedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Sedge
In Hindi
Bilimbi
evergold Sedge
In German
bilimbi
Evergold Segge
In French
bilimbi
Evergold carex
In Spanish
bilimbi
Evergold juncia
In Greek
bilimbi
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
bilimbi
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Bilimbi and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Evergold Sedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Bilimbi and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Bilimbi and Evergold Sedge
Care of Bilimbi and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.