Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Große Bartgras
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Big Bluestem
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.