Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Narrow sedge
not available
Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Brown
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, reseeds, Runners
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, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Anaesthesia, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Cough, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
NEPETA mussinii
Common Name
Sedge
Catmint
In Hindi
evergold Sedge
कटमींट
In German
Evergold Segge
Katzenminze
In French
Evergold carex
Catmint
In Spanish
Evergold juncia
catmint
In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο
catmint
In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge
nêveda
In Polish
Evergold turzyca
catmint
In Latin
evergold Sedge
nepetae mixtam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Walkers Low Catmint
Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Walkers Low Catmint is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Walkers Low Catmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Walkers Low Catmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Walkers Low Catmint is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Walkers Low Catmint is Neutral.
Evergold Sedge and Walkers Low Catmint Physical Information
Evergold Sedge and Walkers Low Catmint physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Walkers Low Catmint height is 38.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Walkers Low Catmint are as follows:
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Walkers Low Catmint flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Walkers Low Catmint leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Evergold Sedge and Walkers Low Catmint
Care of Evergold Sedge and Walkers Low Catmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Walkers Low Catmint pruning is done 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 Walkers Low Catmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.