Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Black Dyes
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Polemonium caeruleum
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Jacob's Ladder
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Jacob's Ladder
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Jacob's Ladder
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Jacob's Ladder
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Jacob's Ladder
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Jacob's Ladder
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Jacob's Ladder
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Jacob's Ladder
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Jacob's Ladder
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Polemonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Jacob's Ladder
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Jacob's Ladder is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Jacob's Ladder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Jacob's Ladder Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Jacob's Ladder physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Jacob's Ladder are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Jacob's Ladder
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Jacob's Ladder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacob's Ladder pruning is done 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 Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.