Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Types
Grass
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
regal geranium
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Regal Geranie
In French
Softstem Bulrush
geranium royale
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
geranio regia
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
gerânio régio
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
regal geranium
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Regal Geranium
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.