Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
persian violet
In German
Softstem Bulrush
persian violet
In French
Softstem Bulrush
persian violet
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Violeta persa
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Violeta persa
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Persian Violet
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Gentianaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Exacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Persian Violet
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Persian Violet Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Persian Violet are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Persian Violet
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.