Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
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
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
Japanese Sedge
नींबू बाम
In German
japanische Segge
Lemonbalm
In French
Japanese carex
mélisse
In Spanish
juncia japonesa
Lemonbalm
In Greek
japanische Segge
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
Sedge japonês
Lemonbalm
In Polish
japoński turzyca
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Sedge Italica
CITRAGO
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Sedge and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Japanese Sedge and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Sedge and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Japanese Sedge and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Japanese Sedge and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Japanese Sedge and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Japanese Sedge and Lemonbalm
Care of Japanese Sedge and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.