Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Grass
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum 'Million Gold', MELAMPODIUM leucanthum, MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
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
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
allergic reaction, Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bonsai, Container
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum 'Showstar'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Butter Daisy
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Butterdaisy Plant
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Butterdaisy Pflanze
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Butterdaisy Plante
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Planta Butterdaisy
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Butterdaisy φυτών
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Butterdaisy Planta
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Butterdaisy roślin
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Planta Butterdaisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Melampodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Campanuliden, Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Butter Daisy
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Butter Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Butter Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butter Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butter Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butter Daisy is Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Butter Daisy Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Butter Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Butter Daisy height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Butter Daisy are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Butter Daisy flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butter Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Butter Daisy
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Butter Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butter Daisy pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Butter Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.