Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America
Southwestern United States, California
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Kracher penstemon
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Cyperaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.