Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Western United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
Moist woods, Redwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
7-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Tan
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
OXALIS oregana
Common Name
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
Redwood Sorrel
In Hindi
Japanese Sedge
Redwood Sorrel
In German
japanische Segge
Redwood Sorrel
In French
Japanese carex
Redwood Sorrel
In Spanish
juncia japonesa
Redwood alazán
In Greek
japanische Segge
Redwood Sorrel
In Portuguese
Sedge japonês
Redwood Sorrel
In Polish
japoński turzyca
Redwood szczaw
In Latin
Sedge Italica
Rumex Redwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Sedge and Redwood Sorrel
Season and care of Japanese Sedge and Redwood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Sedge and Redwood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Redwood Sorrel is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Sedge and Redwood Sorrel Physical Information
Japanese Sedge and Redwood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Sedge and Redwood Sorrel are as follows:
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Sedge and Redwood Sorrel
Care of Japanese Sedge and Redwood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth and Redwood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.