Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Grass
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
पंख ईख घास
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Pluma Grass
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.