Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Grass
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-13
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Itchiness
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
तामरिस्क
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Tamariske
In French
Softstem Bulrush
tamarinier
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
tamarisco
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
tamarisco
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
tamaryszek
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
nemore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Tamaricaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Tamarix
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tamarisk
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarisk season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Tamarisk Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Tamarisk are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tamarisk
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.