Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
United States, California
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
-
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Blue Oak
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Blaue Eiche
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Carvalho azul
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Oak
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Oak is while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oak is .
Softstem Bulrush and Blue Oak Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Oak are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Oak
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oak 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 Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.