Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Ornamental Plants
Origin
North America
Africa, Southern Asia
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, 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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
tandalja bhaji
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Tampala
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Tampala
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Tampala
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Tampala
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Tampala
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Tampala
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tampala
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tampala season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Tampala Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Tampala are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tampala
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.