Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Types
Grass
Kniphofia uvaria
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Tritoma
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Tritoma
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Tritoma
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
tritoma
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
tritoma
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Tritoma
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Tritoma
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tritoma
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Tritoma Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Tritoma are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tritoma
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.