Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Japan
Types
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Narrow sedge
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Dark Purple
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No need to fertilize every year
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Molinia caerulea
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
purple moor-grass
Sedge
In Hindi
बैंगनी दलदल घास
evergold Sedge
In German
Pfeifengras
Evergold Segge
In French
pourpre lande-grass
Evergold carex
In Spanish
púrpura amarra-hierba
Evergold juncia
In Greek
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
purple moor-grass
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
fioletowy Moor-trawa
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
Maurus herba-purpura,
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Molinia Caerulea and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Molinia Caerulea and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Molinia Caerulea and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Molinia Caerulea and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Molinia Caerulea and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Molinia Caerulea and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Molinia Caerulea and Evergold Sedge
Care of Molinia Caerulea and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea 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.