Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
North America
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Grass
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 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
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Tamariske
Softstem Bulrush
In French
tamarinier
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
tamarisco
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
tamaryszek
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
nemore
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Tamarix
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Tamarisk and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarisk and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Tamarisk and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Tamarisk and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Tamarisk and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk 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.