Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Types
Narrow sedge
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green
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
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Sedge
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
evergold Sedge
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Evergold Segge
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Evergold carex
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
Evergold juncia
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Evergold turzyca
Papiro egipcio
In Latin
evergold Sedge
CHARTA
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Evergold Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Evergold Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Evergold Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Evergold Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.