Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Types
Kniphofia uvaria
Grass
Habitat
Damp Places, Marshy ground
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Tritoma
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Tritoma
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Tritoma
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
tritoma
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
tritoma
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Tritoma
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Tritoma
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Trytoma
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Kniphofia
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tritoma and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Tritoma and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Tritoma and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tritoma season is Spring and Summer and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tritoma and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Tritoma and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tritoma and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Tritoma and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Tritoma and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma 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.