Wilga

Softstem Bulrush

About Wilga and Softstem Bulrush

Wilga

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Australia

North America

Types

Grass

Number of Varieties

355

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Habitat

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm270.00 cm

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water regularly for 2 months

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Pruning may be required for height clearance

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Does not require fertilizer once established

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Blowflies, Insects

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Odontalgic

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Wood

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GEIJERA parviflora

Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani

Common Name

Wilga, Native Willow

Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

In Hindi

Wilga

Softstem Bulrush

In German

Pirol

Softstem Bulrush

In French

loriot

Softstem Bulrush

In Spanish

oriol

Softstem Bulrush

In Greek

φλώρος

Softstem Bulrush

In Portuguese

papa-figos

Softstem Bulrush

In Polish

Wilga

Softstem Bulrush

In Latin

oriole

Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Charophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Poales

Family

Rutaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Geijera

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4535

1 27800

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Properties of Wilga and Softstem Bulrush

Wondering what are the properties of Wilga and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Wilga and Softstem Bulrush. Wilga doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns. Also Wilga does not have fragrant flowers. Wilga has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wilga and Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Wilga and Softstem Bulrush

Season and care of Wilga and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Wilga and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Wilga and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Wilga and Softstem Bulrush

Care of Wilga and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wilga 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.