Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Australia
North America
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Round
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Frogs
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Pepperwort
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Pepperwort
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Pepperwort
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Pepperwort
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Pepperwort
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Pepperwort
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Pepperwort
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Marsilea
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Pepperwort and Softstem Bulrush
Wondering what are the properties of Pepperwort and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Pepperwort and Softstem Bulrush. Pepperwort doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns. Also Pepperwort does not have fragrant flowers. Pepperwort has allergic reactions like and Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pepperwort and Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Pepperwort and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pepperwort and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Pepperwort and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Care of Pepperwort and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Pepperwort and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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.