Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CYTISUS 'Lena'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Broom
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Broom
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Besen
In French
Softstem Bulrush
balai
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
escoba
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
σκούπα
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
vassoura
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
miotła
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Cytisus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Broom
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Broom Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Broom are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
- Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Broom
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broom pruning is done 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 Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.