Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Narrow sedge
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Birds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Sedge
Switchgrass
In Hindi
evergold Sedge
Switchgrass
In German
Evergold Segge
Switchgrass
In French
Evergold carex
switchgrass
In Spanish
Evergold juncia
switchgrass
In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge
switchgrass
In Polish
Evergold turzyca
switchgrass
In Latin
evergold Sedge
switchgrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Switchgrass
Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Evergold Sedge and Switchgrass Physical Information
Evergold Sedge and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Switchgrass are as follows:
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Evergold Sedge and Switchgrass
Care of Evergold Sedge and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.