Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Grass
  
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
  
AHS Heat Zone
9*2
  
7 - 1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lillosida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Poaceae
  
Family
Saxifragaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Astilbe
  
Andropogon
  
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.