Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
FOENICULUM vulgare
Common Name
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
Common Fennel, Fennel
In Hindi
Japanese Sedge
सौंफ़
In German
japanische Segge
Fenchel
In French
Japanese carex
Fenouil
In Spanish
juncia japonesa
Hinojo
In Greek
japanische Segge
Μάραθο
In Portuguese
Sedge japonês
Funcho
In Polish
japoński turzyca
Koper włoski
In Latin
Sedge Italica
faeniculi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Sedge and Fennel
Season and care of Japanese Sedge and Fennel is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Sedge and Fennel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fennel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fennel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Sedge and Fennel Physical Information
Japanese Sedge and Fennel physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Sedge and Fennel are as follows:
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Fennel flower color: Yellow
- Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Japanese Sedge and Fennel
Care of Japanese Sedge and Fennel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth and Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.