Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mexico
North America
Types
lucky clover is a type of clover
Grass
Habitat
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-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
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
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
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water every two or three days during warmer months
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OXALIS tetraphylla
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Lucky Clover
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Glücksklee
Softstem Bulrush
In French
trèfle porte-bonheur
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
trébol de la suerte
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
τυχερό τριφύλλι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
trevo da sorte
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
lucky koniczyny
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
felix Trifolium
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Trifolium
Schoenoplectus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lucky Clover and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Lucky Clover and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Lucky Clover and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lucky Clover season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lucky Clover is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lucky Clover is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lucky Clover and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Lucky Clover and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Lucky Clover height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lucky Clover and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Lucky Clover flower color: Yellow green, Magenta and Fuchsia
Lucky Clover leaf color: Green, Light Green and Chocolate
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Lucky Clover and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Lucky Clover and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lucky Clover 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 Lucky Clover needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.