Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
Japanese Sedge
In German
Glossy Abelia
japanische Segge
In French
Abelia Glossy
Japanese carex
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
juncia japonesa
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
Sedge japonês
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
japoński turzyca
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Glossy Abelia and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Glossy Abelia and Japanese Sedge
Care of Glossy Abelia and Japanese Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.