Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America
North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Gold, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Palm Sedge
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Palm Sedge
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Palm Sedge
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Palm Sedge
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Palm Sedge
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Palm Sedge
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Palm Sedge
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Palm Sedge
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Palm Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Carex
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Palm Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Palm Sedge? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Palm Sedge. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Palm Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Palm Sedge
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Palm Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Palm Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Palm Sedge is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Palm Sedge Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Palm Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Palm Sedge are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
- Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Palm Sedge
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Palm Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.