Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Abelia
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Abelia
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Abelia
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Abelia
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Αμπέλια
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Abelia
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Abelia
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Abelia
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cyperales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Abelia and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Abelia and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Bushy Bluestem season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Abelia and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Abelia and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Abelia and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.