Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
tabardillo
Softstem Bulrush
In German
tabardillo
Softstem Bulrush
In French
tabardillo
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
tabardillo
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Tabardillo
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Tabardillo
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Tabardillo
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Tabardillo and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabardillo and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Tabardillo and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Tabardillo and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Tabardillo and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabardillo 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.