Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
Japan
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Narrow sedge
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Black
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Common Name
Sedge
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
In Hindi
evergold Sedge
Black Mondo Grass
In German
Evergold Segge
Mondo Gras Busch
In French
Evergold carex
Black Mondo Grass
In Spanish
Evergold juncia
entre el césped
In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο
Black Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge
Black Mondo Grass
In Polish
Evergold turzyca
Black Mondo Grass
In Latin
evergold Sedge
Black Mondo Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Black Mondo Grass
Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Black Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Black Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Evergold Sedge and Black Mondo Grass Physical Information
Evergold Sedge and Black Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Black Mondo Grass are as follows:
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Care of Evergold Sedge and Black Mondo Grass
Care of Evergold Sedge and Black Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.