Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Grass
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, 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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Red Buckeye
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Red Buckeye
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Red Buckeye
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.