Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
North America
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Stevia
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Stevia
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Stevia
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Stevia
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Stevia
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Stevia
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Stewia
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Stevia
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Stevia
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Stevia and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Stevia and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Stevia and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Stevia and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Stevia and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.