Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
Japan
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gold
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gold
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Spoon Shaped
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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'
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
Japanese Sedge
Tatsoi
In German
japanische Segge
Tatsoi
In French
Japanese carex
Tatsoi
In Spanish
juncia japonesa
Tatsoi
In Greek
japanische Segge
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Sedge japonês
Tatsoi
In Polish
japoński turzyca
Tatsoi
In Latin
Sedge Italica
Tatsoi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Brassicaceae
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 Tatsoi
Season and care of Japanese Sedge and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Sedge and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Sedge and Tatsoi Physical Information
Japanese Sedge and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Japanese Sedge and Tatsoi are as follows:
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Sedge and Tatsoi
Care of Japanese Sedge and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth and Tatsoi pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
