Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Acacia
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Acacia
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Acacia
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Acacia
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Acacia
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Acacia
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Acacia
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Acacia
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Acacia
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Acacieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Bushy Bluestem
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Bushy Bluestem? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Bushy Bluestem. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Bushy Bluestem doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bushy Bluestem has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Acacia and Bushy Bluestem and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Acacia and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Acacia and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Acacia and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Acacia and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.