Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
North America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial 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
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
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Crested Iris
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Crested Iris
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Crested Iris
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
iubatum Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Iris
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Crested Iris
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Crested Iris Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Crested Iris are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Crested Iris
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.