Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Japan
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Needs less watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
sasanqua
In German
Softstem Bulrush
sasanqua
In French
Softstem Bulrush
sasanqua
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
sasanqua
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Sasankya
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Sasankya
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Sasanqua
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Sasanqua Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Sasanqua are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Sasanqua
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done 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 Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.