Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America
China
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Daphne plant
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Softstem Bulrush
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Daphne planta
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Daphne plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Daphne
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Daphne
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Daphne Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Daphne are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Daphne
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daphne 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.