Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
Central America, South America
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Tropical regions
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
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
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CAPSICUM frutescens
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Tabasco Pepper
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Tabasco Pfeffer
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Tabasco poivre
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Tabasco Pepper
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Tabasco πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Tabasco pimenta
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
papryka tabasco
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Tabasco Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tabasco Pepper
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Tabasco Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Tabasco Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabasco Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Tabasco Pepper Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Tabasco Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Tabasco Pepper are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
- Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tabasco Pepper
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tabasco Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.