Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Japan
Types
not available
Narrow sedge
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Sedge
In Hindi
southernwood
evergold Sedge
In German
Eberraute
Evergold Segge
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Evergold carex
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Evergold juncia
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
Southernwood
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Cariceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Southernwood and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Southernwood and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Southernwood and Evergold Sedge
Care of Southernwood and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.