Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
North America
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Grass
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ZEA mays 'Indian Summer'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Ornamental Corn
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Hydrangea
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Hortensie
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Hortensia
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Hortensia
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Hortênsia
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Hortensja
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Hibiscus
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Ornamental Corn
Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Ornamental Corn? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Ornamental Corn. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Corn doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Ornamental Corn 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 Ornamental Corn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Ornamental Corn
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Ornamental Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Ornamental Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ornamental Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Corn is Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Ornamental Corn Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Ornamental Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ornamental Corn height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Ornamental Corn are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Ornamental Corn flower color: White and Yellow green
- Ornamental Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Ornamental Corn
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Ornamental Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Corn 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 Ornamental Corn needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.