Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Grass
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Cold, Cough
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.