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Bethlehem Sage
Bethlehem Sage

Softstem Bulrush
Softstem Bulrush



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About Bethlehem Sage and Softstem Bulrush

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Perennial
Sedge or Rush

Origin

Southern Europe
North America

Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Grass

Number of Varieties

1005
0 40000
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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-8-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8*1
-

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm270.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

45.70 cm150.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Pink, Violet
-

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
-

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Green, Silver
Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Silver
Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Silver
Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate
Long linear and narrow

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

-
occasional watering once established

In Summer

Average Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

-
Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PULMONARIA saccharata
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani

Common Name

Bethlehem Sage
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

In Hindi

Hydrangea
Softstem Bulrush

In German

Hortensie
Softstem Bulrush

In French

Hortensia
Softstem Bulrush

In Spanish

Hortensia
Softstem Bulrush

In Greek

υδραγεία
Softstem Bulrush

In Portuguese

Hortênsia
Softstem Bulrush

In Polish

Hortensja
Softstem Bulrush

In Latin

Hibiscus
Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

-
Liliopsida

Order

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Poales

Family

Boraginaceae
Cyperaceae

Genus

-
Schoenoplectus

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

6035
1 27800
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Properties of Bethlehem Sage and Softstem Bulrush

Wondering what are the properties of Bethlehem Sage and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Bethlehem Sage and Softstem Bulrush. Bethlehem Sage doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns. Also Bethlehem Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Bethlehem Sage has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Bethlehem Sage and Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Softstem Bulrush

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

Bethlehem Sage and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Bethlehem Sage and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

  • Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet

  • Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver

  • Softstem Bulrush flower color:

  • Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Bethlehem Sage and Softstem Bulrush

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