Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
North America
Habitat
Well Drained
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Yellow, Red, Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Figwort
Softstem Bulrush
In German
figwort
Softstem Bulrush
In French
scrofulaire
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
figwort
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
figwort
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
figwort
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
figwort
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Umber
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Poales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Figwort and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Figwort and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Figwort and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Figwort season is Spring and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring. The type of soil for Figwort is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Figwort and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Figwort and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Figwort and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Figwort leaf color:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Figwort and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Figwort and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Figwort 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.