Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Grass
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Indian Grass
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
भारतीय घास
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Indian Grass
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Hierba india
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
grama indianas
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Indian Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Indian Grass
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Indian Grass Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Indian Grass are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Indian Grass
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.