Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
North America
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Matilija Poppy
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Matilija Poppy
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Romneya
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Matilija Poppy. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Matilija Poppy
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.