Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
North America
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very 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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Angelonia
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Angelonia
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Angelonia
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Angelonia
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Angelonia
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Angelonia
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Angelonia
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Angelonia
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Poales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Angelonia
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Angelonia and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Angelonia and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angelonia and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Angelonia and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Angelonia and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Angelonia and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angelonia 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.