African Iris

Softstem Bulrush

About African Iris and Softstem Bulrush

African Iris

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Southern Africa

North America

Types

Perennial

Grass

Number of Varieties

505

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Habitat

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-10-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.30 cm270.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Scale

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Ethnobotanic

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Root

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIETES bicolor

Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani

Common Name

African iris, Fortnight lily

Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

In Hindi

African Iris

Softstem Bulrush

In German

Afrikanische Iris

Softstem Bulrush

In French

African Iris

Softstem Bulrush

In Spanish

Iris africano

Softstem Bulrush

In Greek

Αφρικανική Iris

Softstem Bulrush

In Portuguese

Iris africano

Softstem Bulrush

In Polish

Afryki Iris

Softstem Bulrush

In Latin

African Iris

Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Poales

Family

Iridaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Dietes

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Number of Species

30035

1 27800

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Properties of African Iris and Softstem Bulrush

Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Softstem Bulrush. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 African Iris and Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Iris and Softstem Bulrush

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

African Iris and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

African Iris and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of African Iris and Softstem Bulrush

Care of African Iris and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.