Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
India, Nepal
North America
Types
it is a type of ginger
Grass
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
-
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
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Ginger Jaune
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Hedychium
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Yellow Ginger and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Yellow Ginger and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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.