Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrub
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
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Mediterranean region
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 Availble
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, 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
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Common myrtle
In German
Große Bartgras
Myrte
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
murta comum
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
myrto Common
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
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Myrtle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Common Myrtle
Care of Big Bluestem and Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.