Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
India, Nepal
Types
Grass
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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 over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
पीले अदरक
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Cyperaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Yellow Ginger
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.