Softstem Bulrush

Selfheal

About Softstem Bulrush and Selfheal

Softstem Bulrush

Selfheal

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Perennial

Origin

North America

Types

Grass

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

5100

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Habitat

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8*5

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

270.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

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

Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani

PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609

Common Name

Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal

In Hindi

Softstem Bulrush

Hydrangea

In German

Softstem Bulrush

Hortensie

In French

Softstem Bulrush

Hortensia

In Spanish

Softstem Bulrush

Hortensia

In Greek

Softstem Bulrush

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Softstem Bulrush

Hortênsia

In Polish

Softstem Bulrush

Hortensja

In Latin

Softstem Bulrush

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Family

Cyperaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

35300

1 27800

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Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Selfheal

Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Selfheal? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Selfheal. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Selfheal doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Selfheal 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 Selfheal and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Selfheal

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

Softstem Bulrush and Selfheal Physical Information

Softstem Bulrush and Selfheal physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Selfheal are as follows:

Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Selfheal flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Selfheal leaf color: Green

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Selfheal

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