Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Jostaberry
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Jostaberry
In French
Softstem Bulrush
casseille
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Jostaberry
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Jostaberry
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Jostaberry
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
OLIVE
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Poales
Saxifragales
Family
Cyperaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Ribes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Jostaberry
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Jostaberry Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Jostaberry are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Jostaberry
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.