Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Sedge or Rush
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Japan
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Narrow sedge
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Brown
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
  
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
  
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
  
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
Sedge
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
evergold Sedge
  
शतावर
  
In German
Evergold Segge
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Evergold carex
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Evergold juncia
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Evergold turzyca
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
evergold Sedge
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Cyperaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Carex
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Cariceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
  
Asparagoideae
  
Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Asparagus
Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Evergold Sedge and Asparagus Physical Information
Evergold Sedge and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Asparagus are as follows:
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Evergold Sedge and Asparagus
Care of Evergold Sedge and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.