Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Grass
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-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
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
Light brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Softstem Bulrush
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Feather Reed Grass and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass 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.