Leatherleaf Sedge

Evergold Sedge

About Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge

Leatherleaf Sedge

Evergold Sedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Origin

New Zealand

Japan

Types

Carex buchananii, Carex comans, Carex oshimensis, Carex testacea

Narrow sedge

Number of Varieties

1510

0 40000

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Habitat

Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods

Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

9-6

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.80 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Sandy Brown

Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper

Dark Green, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Summer

Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper

Dark Green, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper

Dark Green, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper

Dark Green, Light Yellow

Shape

Leaf Shape

Fern like

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Bugs, Insects

Insects, Mealybugs

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Other Uses

deer resistant

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAREX buchananii

CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'

Common Name

Leatherleaf Sedge

Sedge

In Hindi

Leatherleaf Sedge

evergold Sedge

In German

Leatherleaf Sedge

Evergold Segge

In French

Leatherleaf Sedge

Evergold carex

In Spanish

Leatherleaf Sedge

Evergold juncia

In Greek

Leatherleaf Sedge

evergold σπαθόχορτο

In Portuguese

Leatherleaf Sedge

Evergold Sedge

In Polish

Leatherleaf Sedge

Evergold turzyca

In Latin

Leatherleaf Sedge

evergold Sedge

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Lilopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Family

Cyperaceae

Genus

Carex

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cariceae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

302000

1 27800

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Properties of Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge

Wondering what are the properties of Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge? We provide you with everything About Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge. Leatherleaf Sedge doesn't have thorns and Evergold Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Leatherleaf Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Leatherleaf Sedge has allergic reactions like and Evergold Sedge has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge

Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge Physical Information

Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge are as follows:

Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow

Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge

Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.