Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Sedge or Rush
  
Herbs
  
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
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
9-1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Long and slender with very sharp edges
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
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, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Poales
  
Family
Cyperaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Carex
  
Cymbopogon
  
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.