Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Houseplant
Origin
North America
Australia
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
-
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Poales
Commelinales
Family
Cyperaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.