Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
World/Pandemic
Types
Myristica fragrans
Cyperus esculentus
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Gold, Bronze, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Dark Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Yellow green
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Pigs
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
For making oil, used for weaving hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
-
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
CYPERUS esculentus
Common Name
Nutmeg
Nut Sedge,chufa sedge, nut grass, yellow nutsedge
In German
Muskatnuss
Nuss -Segge
In French
noix de muscade
souchet
In Spanish
nuez moscada
tuerca de la juncia
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
καρύδι σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Nut Sedge
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
nakrętka turzyca
In Latin
nutmeg
nut Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Nut Sedge
Season and care of Nutmeg and Nut Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Nut Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Nut Sedge season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nut Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Nut Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Nut Sedge Physical Information
Nutmeg and Nut Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Nut Sedge height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Nut Sedge are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color:
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Nut Sedge flower color: Orange, Gold, Bronze and Tan
- Nut Sedge leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Nutmeg and Nut Sedge
Care of Nutmeg and Nut Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Nut Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nut Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.