Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
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
Argentina
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
9-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Cholla
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Große Bartgras
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
planta Salão
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
roślin Hall
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poaceae
Caryophyllales
Genus
Andropogon
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Opuntioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Cholla
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Cholla Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Cholla are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Big Bluestem and Cholla
Care of Big Bluestem and Cholla 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 Cholla pruning is done 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
