Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
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Types
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
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Habitat
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, 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
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Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JUNCUS effusus
IRIS 'Beverly Sills'
Common Name
Soft Rush
Iris-Tall Bearded
In Hindi
Soft Rush
Beverly Sills Iris Plant
In German
Soft Rush
Beverly Sills Iris Pflanze
In French
Soft Rush
Beverly Sills Iris Plante
In Spanish
Soft Rush
Planta Iris Sills Beverly
In Greek
Soft Rush
Μπέβερλι Σιλς Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
Soft Rush
Beverly Sills Iris planta
In Polish
Soft Rush
Beverly Sills Iris Roślin
In Latin
Soft Rush
Beverly Sills Iris Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Juncaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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