Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America
North America
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
not provided
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Petunia
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Petunia
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Petunia
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Petunie
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Pétunia
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Petunia
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
πετούνια
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Petunia
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Petunia
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Petunia
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Properties of Petunia and Softstem Bulrush
Wondering what are the properties of Petunia and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Petunia and Softstem Bulrush. Petunia doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns. Also Petunia does not have fragrant flowers. Petunia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Petunia and Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Petunia and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Petunia and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Petunia and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Petunia and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Petunia and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Petunia 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.