Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Sandy areas
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Artichoke
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Artichoke
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Artischocke
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Artichaut
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Alcachofa
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
αγκινάρα
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Karczoch
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
cactus
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Artichoke and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Artichoke and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Artichoke and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Artichoke and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke 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.