Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North-Central United States, Canada
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Habitat
Moist Soils
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Odd Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
Common Name
Palm Sedge
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
In Hindi
Palm Sedge
leatherleaf
In German
Palm Sedge
Leatherleaf
In French
Palm Sedge
Leatherleaf
In Spanish
Palm Sedge
leatherleaf
In Greek
Palm Sedge
Leatherleaf
In Portuguese
Palm Sedge
leatherleaf
In Polish
Palm Sedge
Leatherleaf
In Latin
Palm Sedge
Leatherleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lillosida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Cyperales
Polypodiales
Family
Cyperaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Season and Care of Palm Sedge and Leatherleaf
Season and care of Palm Sedge and Leatherleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Sedge and Leatherleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Palm Sedge is Loam and for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Palm Sedge and Leatherleaf Physical Information
Palm Sedge and Leatherleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Palm Sedge and Leatherleaf are as follows:
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Leatherleaf flower color:
- Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Palm Sedge and Leatherleaf
Care of Palm Sedge and Leatherleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control. In summer Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.