Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Origin
North America
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Missouri primrose
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Missouri Primel
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Oenothera macrocarpa
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
prímula Missouri
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Missouri primrose
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Missouri Primrose
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Wiesiołek ozdobny
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Primrose Missouri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Missouri Primrose
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Missouri Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Missouri Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Missouri Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Missouri Primrose Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Missouri Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Missouri Primrose are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
- Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Missouri Primrose
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Missouri Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Missouri Primrose 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 Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.