Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Grass
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Itchiness
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
जायफल
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Muskatnuss
In French
Softstem Bulrush
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
nuez moscada
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
noz-moscada
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Nutmeg
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Nutmeg Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Nutmeg
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.