Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North-Central United States, Canada
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Brown
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Palm Sedge
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
Palm Sedge
Japanese Sedge
In German
Palm Sedge
japanische Segge
In French
Palm Sedge
Japanese carex
In Spanish
Palm Sedge
juncia japonesa
In Greek
Palm Sedge
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
Palm Sedge
Sedge japonês
In Polish
Palm Sedge
japoński turzyca
In Latin
Palm Sedge
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palm Sedge and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Palm Sedge and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Sedge and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Palm Sedge is Loam and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Palm Sedge and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Palm Sedge and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Palm Sedge and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Palm Sedge and Japanese Sedge
Care of Palm Sedge and Japanese Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge 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.