Softstem Bulrush

Scented Geranium

About Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium

Softstem Bulrush

Scented Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Sedge or Rush

Tender Perennial

Origin

North America

Types

Grass

herbaceous annuals

Number of Varieties

5200

0 40000

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Habitat

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

270.00 cm38.14 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Olive

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Olive

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Olive

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Sandy Brown

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Linear to lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

occasional watering once established

Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food

As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Common Name

Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

In Hindi

Softstem Bulrush

Pelargonium

In German

Softstem Bulrush

Pelargonium

In French

Softstem Bulrush

pélargonium

In Spanish

Softstem Bulrush

pelargonium

In Greek

Softstem Bulrush

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

Softstem Bulrush

pelargônio

In Polish

Softstem Bulrush

pelargonia

In Latin

Softstem Bulrush

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Geraniales

Family

Cyperaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Schoenoplectus

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

35200

1 27800

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Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium

Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.

Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium Physical Information

Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium are as follows:

Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.