Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
North America
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Itchiness
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
अजवाइन
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Ajowan
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Ajowan
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
aipo
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
seler
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Ajwain plant
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.