Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
Japan
Eastern Asia
Types
Narrow sedge
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
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
Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Sedge
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
evergold Sedge
fleeceflower
In German
Evergold Segge
fleeceflower
In French
Evergold carex
fleeceflower
In Spanish
Evergold juncia
Polygonum affine
In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge
fleeceflower
In Polish
Evergold turzyca
fleeceflower
In Latin
evergold Sedge
fleeceflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Evergold Sedge and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Evergold Sedge and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Evergold Sedge and Fleeceflower
Care of Evergold Sedge and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.