Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Mexico
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AGAVE americana
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
अमेरिकी रामबांस
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
amerikanische Agave
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Agave américaine
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Agave americana
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
American αγαύη
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Agave americana
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Amerykański Agawa
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
American Agave
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of American Agave and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of American Agave and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about American Agave and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Agave is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Agave and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
American Agave and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. American Agave 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 American Agave and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of American Agave and Bushy Bluestem
Care of American Agave and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 American Agave 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.