Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Grass
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
पेकॉन
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Pekannuss
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Pacanier
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Pecan
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Pecan Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.