Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Sedge or Rush
  
Vines
  
Origin
Japan
  
United States, Mexico
  
Types
Narrow sedge
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
  
Deciduous forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
4-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
12 - 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, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Vine/Liana
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Brown
  
Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Root Division, 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
  
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
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
  
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
  
Flea beetles, Insects
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves, Vines
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
  
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
  
Common Name
Sedge
  
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
  
In Hindi
evergold Sedge
  
Boston Ivy
  
In German
Evergold Segge
  
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
  
In French
Evergold carex
  
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
  
In Spanish
Evergold juncia
  
Boston Ivy
  
In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο
  
Boston Ivy
  
In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge
  
Boston Ivy
  
In Polish
Evergold turzyca
  
Boston Ivy
  
In Latin
evergold Sedge
  
Boston Ivy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Vitales
  
Family
Cyperaceae
  
Vitaceae
  
Genus
Carex
  
Parthenocissus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cariceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Evergold Sedge and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Evergold Sedge and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Evergold Sedge and Boston Ivy
Care of Evergold Sedge and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.