Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Types
Grass
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Water when soil is dry
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, 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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.