Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
North America
South America
Types
Not Available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Peanut
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
मूंगफली
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Erdnuss
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Maní
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Amendoim
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Arachid
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Peanut
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Softstem Bulrush and Peanut Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Peanut are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Peanut
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.