Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Grass
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Softstem Bulrush
In German
sweetshrub
Softstem Bulrush
In French
sweetshrub
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
sweetshrub
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
sweetshrub
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
sweetshrub
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Sweetshrub and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Sweetshrub and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub 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.