Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
Narrow sedge
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Water Deeply
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 in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Bees
Allergy
Asthma
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Sedge
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
evergold Sedge
शतवेधी
In German
Evergold Segge
Zitronengräser
In French
Evergold carex
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Evergold juncia
Cymbopogon
In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Evergold turzyca
Palczatka
In Latin
evergold Sedge
lemongrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cariceae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Lemongrass
Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Evergold Sedge and Lemongrass Physical Information
Evergold Sedge and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Lemongrass are as follows:
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Evergold Sedge and Lemongrass
Care of Evergold Sedge and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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 Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.