Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Western United States, Canada
North America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist woods, Redwood forests
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OXALIS oregana
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Redwood Sorrel
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Redwood Sorrel
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Redwood Sorrel
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Redwood Sorrel
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Redwood alazán
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Redwood Sorrel
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Redwood Sorrel
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Redwood szczaw
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Rumex Redwood
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Oxalis
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Redwood Sorrel and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Redwood Sorrel and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Redwood Sorrel and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Redwood Sorrel and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Redwood Sorrel and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Redwood Sorrel and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.