Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
North America
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
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, Light Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Softstem Bulrush
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Softstem Bulrush
In French
mandrake américain
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Poales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mayapple and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Mayapple and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mayapple and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Mayapple and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Mayapple and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Mayapple and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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.