Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Purple, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Forest Pansy Redbud
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Forest Pansy Redbud
Softstem Bulrush
In French
gainier du Canada
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Cercis canadensis
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Forest Pansy Redbud
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Forest Pansy Redbud
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Forest Pansy Redbud
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cercis
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Forest Pansy Redbud and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Forest Pansy Redbud and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Forest Pansy Redbud and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Forest Pansy Redbud and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Forest Pansy Redbud pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Forest Pansy Redbud 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.