Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Japanese Sedge
In German
Meyer Lemon
japanische Segge
In French
Meyer Lemon
Japanese carex
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
juncia japonesa
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Sedge japonês
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
japoński turzyca
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Meyer Lemon and Japanese Sedge
Care of Meyer Lemon and Japanese Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
