Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southern Europe
Types
Grass
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires a lot of watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
नरकट
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Pfahlrohr
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Arundo donax
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Arundo
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Commelinids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Giant Reed
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Giant Reed Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Giant Reed are as follows:
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Giant Reed
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.