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Softstem Bulrush
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Leatherleaf Sedge
About Leatherleaf Sedge and Softstem Bulrush


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Sedge or Rush   
Sedge or Rush   
Origin
North America   
New Zealand   
Types
Not Available   
not available   
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes   
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods   
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
6-9   
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-5   
Sunset Zone
Not Available   
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24   
Habit
Upright/Erect   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
270.00 cm   
99+
50.80 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
150.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available   
Sandy Brown   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant   
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive   
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper   
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive   
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper   
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive   
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper   
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown   
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow   
Fern like   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained   
Average   
Bloom Time
Not Available   
Summer, Late Summer   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground   
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings   
Divison   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established   
Keep ground moist   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
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   
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers   
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects   
Aphids   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
Yes   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Aphids, Bugs, Insects   
Allergy
Itchiness   
Unknown   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
No   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds   
No Medicinal Use   
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem   
Not Available   
Other Uses
Used As Food   
deer resistant   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens   
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani   
CAREX buchananii   
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush   
Leatherleaf Sedge   
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush   
Leatherleaf Sedge   
In German
Softstem Bulrush   
Leatherleaf Sedge   
In French
Softstem Bulrush   
Leatherleaf Sedge   
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush   
Leatherleaf Sedge   
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush   
Leatherleaf Sedge   
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush   
Leatherleaf Sedge   
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush   
Leatherleaf Sedge   
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush   
Leatherleaf Sedge   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Liliopsida   
Lilopsida   
Order
Poales   
Poales   
Family
Cyperaceae   
Cyperaceae   
Genus
Schoenoplectus   
Carex   
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   
Number of Species
35   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Leatherleaf Sedge

Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Leatherleaf Sedge? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Leatherleaf Sedge. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Leatherleaf Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Leatherleaf Sedge has allergic reactions like Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Softstem Bulrush and Leatherleaf Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Leatherleaf Sedge

Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Leatherleaf Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Leatherleaf Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.

Softstem Bulrush and Leatherleaf Sedge Physical Information

Softstem Bulrush and Leatherleaf Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Leatherleaf Sedge are as follows:

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Leatherleaf Sedge

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Leatherleaf Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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