Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Red aronii
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Aronia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Red Chokeberry
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.