Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Grass
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
-
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Esperanza
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Esperanza
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Esperanza
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Esperanza
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Esperanza
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Esperanza
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Tecoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Esperanza
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Esperanza Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Esperanza are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Esperanza
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.