Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Japan
United States, Southeastern United States
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carex Morrowii
SERENOA repens
Common Name
Japanese Sedge, Carex Grass Evergold
Saw Palmetto
In Hindi
Carex Grass Evergold
Serenoa
In German
Carex Grass Evergold
Sägepalme
In French
Carex Grass Evergold
Serenoa repens
In Spanish
Carex Grass Evergold
Serenoa repens
In Greek
Carex Grass Evergold
Serenoa
In Portuguese
Carex Grass Evergold
Serenoa repens
In Polish
Carex Grass Evergold
Serenoa
In Latin
Carex Grass Evergold
Serenoa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Carex
Serenoa Hook. f.
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Carex Grass Evergold and Saw Palmetto
Season and care of Carex Grass Evergold and Saw Palmetto is important to know. While considering everything about Carex Grass Evergold and Saw Palmetto Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carex Grass Evergold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carex Grass Evergold is Clay, Loam and for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carex Grass Evergold is Acidic, Neutral and for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carex Grass Evergold and Saw Palmetto Physical Information
Carex Grass Evergold and Saw Palmetto physical information is very important for comparison. Carex Grass Evergold height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Carex Grass Evergold and Saw Palmetto are as follows:
Carex Grass Evergold flower color: Tan
Carex Grass Evergold leaf color: Green and Light Yellow
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
- Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Carex Grass Evergold and Saw Palmetto
Care of Carex Grass Evergold and Saw Palmetto include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carex Grass Evergold pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saw Palmetto pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carex Grass Evergold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saw Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.