Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America
Japan
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Sedge
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
evergold Sedge
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Evergold Segge
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Evergold carex
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Evergold juncia
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Carex
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Evergold Sedge
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.