Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Narrow sedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Well Drained, yards
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Festuca arundinacea
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
Tall Fescue
Sedge
In Hindi
tall fescue
evergold Sedge
In German
Rohr-Schwingel
Evergold Segge
In French
Festuca arundinacea
Evergold carex
In Spanish
Festuca arundinacea
Evergold juncia
In Greek
tall fescue
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Festuca arundinacea
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
tall fescue
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tall Fescue and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Tall Fescue and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Tall Fescue and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tall Fescue season is Spring and Fall and Evergold Sedge season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tall Fescue and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Tall Fescue and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tall Fescue and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Tall Fescue and Evergold Sedge
Care of Tall Fescue and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tall Fescue 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.