Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Astilbe
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Prachtspieren
Große Bartgras
In French
Astilbe
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Astilbe
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
astilbe
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
astilbe
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
astilbe
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Artemisia
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Astilbe and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Astilbe and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Big Bluestem season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Astilbe and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Astilbe and Big Bluestem
Care of Astilbe and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.