Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
North America
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Grass
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Dudleya
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Dudleya
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Dudleya
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
dudleya
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Dudleya
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Dudleya
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Dudley
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Dudleya
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Dudleya and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dudleya pruning is done 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 Dudleya 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.