Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Geranium
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Geranie
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Géranium
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Geranio
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
γεράνι
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Gerânio
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Pelargonia
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Geranium
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Geranium is Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Geranium Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Geranium are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Geranium
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.