Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Eastern Europe
Japan
Habitat
Terrestrial
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Sedge
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
evergold Sedge
In German
Zwergiris
Evergold Segge
In French
Dwarf Iris
Evergold carex
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Evergold juncia
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Evergold Sedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Dwarf Iris and Evergold Sedge
Care of Dwarf Iris and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done 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 Dwarf Iris 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.