Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mexico
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-14
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
tabardillo
In German
Softstem Bulrush
tabardillo
In French
Softstem Bulrush
tabardillo
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
tabardillo
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Tabardillo
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Tabardillo
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tabardillo
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Tabardillo Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Tabardillo are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tabardillo
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.