Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Grass
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
regal geranium
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Regal Geranie
Softstem Bulrush
In French
geranium royale
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
geranio regia
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
regal geranium
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
regal geranium
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
regal geranium
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Regal Geranium and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Regal Geranium and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Regal Geranium and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Regal Geranium 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.