Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Types
Narrow sedge
not available
Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
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
Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, 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, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
CAREX buchananii
Common Name
Sedge
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Hindi
evergold Sedge
Leatherleaf Sedge
In German
Evergold Segge
Leatherleaf Sedge
In French
Evergold carex
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Spanish
Evergold juncia
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Polish
Evergold turzyca
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Latin
evergold Sedge
Leatherleaf Sedge
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Leatherleaf Sedge
Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Leatherleaf Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Leatherleaf Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Evergold Sedge and Leatherleaf Sedge Physical Information
Evergold Sedge and Leatherleaf Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Leatherleaf Sedge are as follows:
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
- Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Care of Evergold Sedge and Leatherleaf Sedge
Care of Evergold Sedge and Leatherleaf Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.