Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Softstem Bulrush
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Softstem Bulrush
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
mandrake americano
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Ranunculales
Family
Cyperaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Mayapple
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Mayapple Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Mayapple are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Mayapple
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.