Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America
South Africa
Types
Grass
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Buttonbush
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Buttonbush shrub
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Button Strauch
In French
Softstem Bulrush
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Bruniaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Cephalanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Buttonbush
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Buttonbush Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Buttonbush are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Buttonbush
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.