Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Japan
Central America, North America
Types
Narrow sedge
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible dye
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, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Sedge
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
evergold Sedge
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Evergold Segge
Wunderblume
In French
Evergold carex
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Evergold juncia
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge
Maravilha
In Polish
Evergold turzyca
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
evergold Sedge
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Evergold Sedge and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Evergold Sedge and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Evergold Sedge and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Evergold Sedge and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.