Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Western United States, California
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
occasional watering once established
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
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
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
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Western Redbud
In German
Softstem Bulrush
West Redbud
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Redbud Western
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Western Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Cercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Western Redbud
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Western Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Western Redbud Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Western Redbud are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
- Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Western Redbud
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Western Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.