Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
Kent Beauty
Amethyst Falls
Barbara Tingey
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Red blotch
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
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
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Ornamental Oregano
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
सजावटी अजवायन
Japanese Sedge
In German
Ornamental Oregano
japanische Segge
In French
ornement origan
Japanese carex
In Spanish
Ornamentales orégano
juncia japonesa
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
ornamental Oregano
Sedge japonês
In Polish
ozdobne Oregano
japoński turzyca
In Latin
decentius Oregano
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Poales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Oregano and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Ornamental Oregano and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Oregano and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Sedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Oregano is Loam and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Oregano and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Ornamental Oregano and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Oregano and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Ornamental Oregano flower color: Pink
Ornamental Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Ornamental Oregano and Japanese Sedge
Care of Ornamental Oregano and Japanese Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano 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.
