Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
North America
Western United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Moist woods, Redwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
OXALIS oregana
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Redwood Sorrel
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Redwood Sorrel
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Redwood Sorrel
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Redwood Sorrel
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Redwood alazán
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Redwood Sorrel
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Redwood Sorrel
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Redwood szczaw
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Rumex Redwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Oxalis
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 Redwood Sorrel
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Redwood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Redwood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Redwood Sorrel is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Redwood Sorrel Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Redwood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Redwood Sorrel are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Redwood Sorrel
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Redwood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Redwood Sorrel pruning is done 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.