Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Grass
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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, 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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
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
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Pfeifengras
In French
Softstem Bulrush
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
purple moor-grass
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Molinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.