Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Gold
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gold
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gold
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
Lavender
In Hindi
Japanese Sedge
Lavender
In German
japanische Segge
Lavendel
In French
Japanese carex
Lavande
In Spanish
juncia japonesa
Lavanda
In Greek
japanische Segge
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Sedge japonês
Lavanda
In Polish
japoński turzyca
Lawenda
In Latin
Sedge Italica
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Sedge and Lavender
Season and care of Japanese Sedge and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Sedge and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Sedge and Lavender Physical Information
Japanese Sedge and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Sedge and Lavender are as follows:
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Japanese Sedge and Lavender
Care of Japanese Sedge and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.