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About Viola and Evergold Sedge


About Evergold Sedge and Viola


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Shrubs  
Sedge or Rush  

Origin
World/Pandemic  
Japan  

Types
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor  
Narrow sedge  

Number of Varieties
500  
19
10  

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions  
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
6-9  

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1  
9-6  

Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming  
Arching/Fountain-shaped  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.20 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
12.70 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender  
Brown  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Long Linear  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Heat Tolerance  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun  
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  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Insects, Mealybugs  

Allergy
-  
Asthma  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification  
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis  
Diuretic  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Leaves  

Other Uses
Culinary use, Making Perfumes  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant  
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'  
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'  

Common Name
Viola  
Sedge  

In Hindi
Viola  
evergold Sedge  

In German
Viola  
Evergold Segge  

In French
Alto  
Evergold carex  

In Spanish
Viola  
Evergold juncia  

In Greek
Βιόλα  
evergold σπαθόχορτο  

In Portuguese
Viola  
Evergold Sedge  

In Polish
Altówka  
Evergold turzyca  

In Latin
Viola  
evergold Sedge  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Order
Malpighiales  
Poales  

Family
Violaceae  
Cyperaceae  

Genus
Viola  
Carex  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
-  
Cariceae  

Subfamily
Violoideae  
Cyperoideae  

Number of Species
600  
40
2000  
12

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Properties of Viola and Evergold Sedge

Wondering what are the properties of Viola and Evergold Sedge? We provide you with everything About Viola and Evergold Sedge. Viola doesn't have thorns and Evergold Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Viola does not have fragrant flowers. Viola has allergic reactions like and Evergold Sedge has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Viola and Evergold Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Viola and Evergold Sedge

Season and care of Viola and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Viola and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Viola and Evergold Sedge Physical Information

Viola and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Viola and Evergold Sedge are as follows:

Care of Viola and Evergold Sedge

Care of Viola and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Viola 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 Viola 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.

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