Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Whiteflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
meadow saffron
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Meadow Saffron. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Meadow Saffron
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.