Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Types
Grass
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Zonal Geranium
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Zonal Geranium
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.