Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-9
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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
EUONYMUS alatus
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Burning Bush Plant
In German
Große Bartgras
Brennender Busch Pflanze
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Bush brûlant des plantes
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
La quema de la planta de Bush
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Burning Bush Φυτών
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Bush ardente Planta
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Płonącego krzewu roślin
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Planta flammae rubi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poaceae
Celastrales
Family
Poaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Andropogon
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Burning Bush
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Burning Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Burning Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Burning Bush season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Burning Bush Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Burning Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Burning Bush are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Burning Bush flower color: Yellow green
- Burning Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Burning Bush
Care of Big Bluestem and Burning Bush 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 Burning Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burning Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
