Big Bluestem

China Aster

About Big Bluestem and China Aster

Big Bluestem

China Aster

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Grass

Flowering Plants

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

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

435

0 40000

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Habitat

meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods

Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-73-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7 - 1

9 - 1

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.10 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

152.40 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Alternate Days

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loamy, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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 branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Compost, Well-rotted manure

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

fungus

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Flowers

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Food for animals

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON gerardii

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

Common Name

Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot

China Aster

In Hindi

Big Bluestem grass

चीन एस्टर

In German

Große Bartgras

China Aster

In French

Barbon de Gérard herbe

Chine Aster

In Spanish

hierba andropogon grande

aster de China

In Greek

Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι

Κίνα Aster

In Portuguese

Vetiver grande grama

China Aster

In Polish

Big Bluestem trawa

Chiny Aster

In Latin

Big bluestem herba

Sinis Aster

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Lillosida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poaceae

Asterales

Family

Poaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Andropogon

Callistephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

15015

1 27800

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Properties of Big Bluestem and China Aster

Wondering what are the properties of Big Bluestem and China Aster? We provide you with everything About Big Bluestem and China Aster. Big Bluestem doesn't have thorns and China Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Big Bluestem does not have fragrant flowers. Big Bluestem has allergic reactions like and China Aster has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Big Bluestem and China Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Big Bluestem and China Aster

Season and care of Big Bluestem and China Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and China Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and China Aster season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for China Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral.

Big Bluestem and China Aster Physical Information

Big Bluestem and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and China Aster are as follows:

Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green

Care of Big Bluestem and China Aster

Care of Big Bluestem and China Aster 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 China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.