Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Crested Iris
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Crested Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Crested Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Crested Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Softstem Bulrush
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Iris
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Crested Iris and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Crested Iris and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Crested Iris and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Crested Iris and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested 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.