Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
-
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Curly wurly
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Corkscrew Rush
बैंगन
In German
Corkscrew Rush
Aubergine
In French
Corkscrew Rush
Aubergine
In Spanish
Corkscrew Rush
Berenjena
In Greek
Corkscrew Rush
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Corkscrew Rush
Berinjela
In Polish
Corkscrew Rush
Bakłażan
In Latin
Corkscrew Rush
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juncaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Corkscrew Rush and Eggplant
Season and care of Corkscrew Rush and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Rush and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Corkscrew Rush and Eggplant Physical Information
Corkscrew Rush and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Rush and Eggplant are as follows:
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Corkscrew Rush and Eggplant
Care of Corkscrew Rush and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corkscrew Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.