Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mexico
North America
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Grass
Habitat
Cold Regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Tuberose
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Tuberose
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Tubéreuse
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
nardo
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Tuberoza
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Tuberose
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Polianthes
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tuberose and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Tuberose and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberose and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Tuberose and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Tuberose and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Tuberose and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tuberose 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.