Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
New Zealand
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
not available
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Bugs
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
deer resistant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rose
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
गुलाब
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rose
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
Se leva
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rosa
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rosa
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Róża
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Rose
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Rose Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Rose are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Rose
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Rose 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 Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.