Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Grass
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Gardenie
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Cape Jasmine
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rubiaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Cape Jasmine and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Cape Jasmine and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine 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.