Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
6-9
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, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan
Pink, Hot Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Yellow green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Partial 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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
MALUS domestica 'Pink Pearl'
Common Name
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
Apple, Eating Apple, Pink Pearl Apple
In Hindi
Japanese Sedge
Tibetan cowslip
In German
japanische Segge
Tibet-Primel
In French
Japanese carex
Kauslip tibétain
In Spanish
juncia japonesa
Primula florindae
In Greek
japanische Segge
Primula florindae
In Portuguese
Sedge japonês
cowslip tibetana
In Polish
japoński turzyca
tybetański cowslip
In Latin
Sedge Italica
Primula florindae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Japanese Sedge and Tibetan cowslip
Season and care of Japanese Sedge and Tibetan cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Sedge and Tibetan cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tibetan cowslip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tibetan cowslip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Tibetan cowslip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Sedge and Tibetan cowslip Physical Information
Japanese Sedge and Tibetan cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tibetan cowslip height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Sedge and Tibetan cowslip are as follows:
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Tibetan cowslip flower color: Pink, Hot Pink and Rose
- Tibetan cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Sedge and Tibetan cowslip
Care of Japanese Sedge and Tibetan cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth and Tibetan cowslip 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 Tibetan cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
