Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Grass
Orange bottlebrush ginger, Kahili ginger, Cream garland-lily
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Forest edges, Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Swamps, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Requires consistently moist soil, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Fertilize every week
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Chest pain, Febrifuge, Joint pain, Stomachic, Tonic, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Garland, Paper pulp, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
HEDYCHIUM coronarium
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Butterfly Ginger, Butterfly Lily, White Garland Lily
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Butterfly Ginger Plant
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Schmetterling Ingwerpflanze
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Papillon Ginger Plante
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Planta de jengibre de la mariposa
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Πεταλούδα Τζίντζερ φυτών
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Borboleta Ginger planta
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Butterfly Ginger roślin
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Gingiber Plantae Gloria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Cyperaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Butterfly Ginger
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Butterfly Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Butterfly Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Butterfly Ginger Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Butterfly Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Butterfly Ginger height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Butterfly Ginger are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Butterfly Ginger flower color: White and Yellow
- Butterfly Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Butterfly Ginger
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Butterfly Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Ginger 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 Butterfly Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.