Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Tree
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
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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 in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Cassia fistula
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
golden shower tree
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
अमलतास
In German
Große Bartgras
Röhren-Kassie
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Cassia fistula
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Cassia fistula
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Cassia συρίγγιο
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Cássia-imperial
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Cassia przetoka
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
cassia fistula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Cassia Fistula
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Cassia Fistula is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Cassia Fistula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cassia Fistula season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Cassia Fistula is Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Cassia Fistula Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Cassia Fistula physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Cassia Fistula are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Cassia Fistula
Care of Big Bluestem and Cassia Fistula 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 Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.