Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Japan
Types
not available
Narrow sedge
Habitat
Moist woods, Redwood forests
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
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
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Adequately
Ample Water
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OXALIS oregana
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
Redwood Sorrel
Sedge
In Hindi
Redwood Sorrel
evergold Sedge
In German
Redwood Sorrel
Evergold Segge
In French
Redwood Sorrel
Evergold carex
In Spanish
Redwood alazán
Evergold juncia
In Greek
Redwood Sorrel
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Redwood Sorrel
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
Redwood szczaw
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
Rumex Redwood
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Redwood Sorrel and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Redwood Sorrel and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Redwood Sorrel and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Loam and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Redwood Sorrel and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Redwood Sorrel and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Redwood Sorrel and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Evergold Sedge
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redwood Sorrel pruning is done 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.