Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
China
Types
Grass
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Wintersweet
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Wintersweet
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
wintersweet
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
wintersweet
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Wintersweet
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Wintersweet
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Wintersweet Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Wintersweet are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Wintersweet
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Wintersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.