Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Dwarf Iris
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Zwergiris
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Enano Iris
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Iris
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Dwarf Iris. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Softstem Bulrush and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Dwarf Iris
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.