Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Types
Grass
Potentilla bifurca, Potentilla biennis
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Fields, Open Forest, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Itchiness
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
POTENTILLA 'Emilie'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Cinquefoil
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
पंचकोण
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Fingerkraut
In French
Softstem Bulrush
potentille
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
cinquefoil
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Πεντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
cinquefoil
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
pięciornik
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
cinquefoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Potentilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Cinquefoil
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Cinquefoil is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Cinquefoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinquefoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinquefoil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinquefoil is Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Cinquefoil Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Cinquefoil physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cinquefoil height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Cinquefoil are as follows:
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Cinquefoil
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Cinquefoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinquefoil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinquefoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.