Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Japan
Types
Not available
Narrow sedge
Habitat
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
Sedge
In Hindi
Missouri primrose
evergold Sedge
In German
Missouri Primel
Evergold Segge
In French
Oenothera macrocarpa
Evergold carex
In Spanish
prímula Missouri
Evergold juncia
In Greek
Missouri primrose
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Missouri Primrose
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
Wiesiołek ozdobny
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
Primrose Missouri
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Missouri Primrose and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Missouri Primrose and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Missouri Primrose and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Summer and Evergold Sedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Missouri Primrose and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Missouri Primrose and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Missouri Primrose and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Missouri Primrose and Evergold Sedge
Care of Missouri Primrose and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Missouri Primrose pruning is done 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 Missouri Primrose 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.