Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Große Bartgras
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
cólquico
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
aftomn gema
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Liliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Autumn Crocus
Care of Big Bluestem and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
