Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mexico
Types
Grass
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, 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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Tuberose
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
रजनीगंधा
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Tuberose
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
nardo
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Tuberosa
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Tuberoza
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tuberose
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Tuberose Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Tuberose are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tuberose
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.