Leatherleaf Sedge

Periwinkle

About Leatherleaf Sedge and Periwinkle

Leatherleaf Sedge

Periwinkle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

New Zealand

Madagascar

Types

Carex buchananii, Carex comans, Carex oshimensis, Carex testacea

Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color

Number of Varieties

1530

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Habitat

Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.80 cm1.97 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm2.96 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Sandy Brown

Magenta, Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Fern like

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Does not require lot of watering, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Pruning

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

Prune ocassionally

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Bugs, Insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAREX buchananii

Catharanthus roseus

Common Name

Leatherleaf Sedge

Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle

In Hindi

Leatherleaf Sedge

Periwinkle

In German

Leatherleaf Sedge

Immergrün

In French

Leatherleaf Sedge

Pervenche

In Spanish

Leatherleaf Sedge

Bígaro

In Greek

Leatherleaf Sedge

μυρτιά

In Portuguese

Leatherleaf Sedge

Mirta

In Polish

Leatherleaf Sedge

Barwinek

In Latin

Leatherleaf Sedge

Periwinkle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Mollusca

Class

Lilopsida

Gastropoda

Order

Poales

Geraniales

Family

Cyperaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Carex

Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

308

1 27800

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Properties of Leatherleaf Sedge and Periwinkle

Wondering what are the properties of Leatherleaf Sedge and Periwinkle? We provide you with everything About Leatherleaf Sedge and Periwinkle. Leatherleaf Sedge doesn't have thorns and Periwinkle doesn't have thorns. Also Leatherleaf Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Leatherleaf Sedge has allergic reactions like and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Periwinkle

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

Leatherleaf Sedge and Periwinkle Physical Information

Leatherleaf Sedge and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Periwinkle are as follows:

Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Periwinkle

Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.