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
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
6-10
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
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Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
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Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
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allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Große Bartgras
Crapemyrtle
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Andropogon
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Big Bluestem and Crapemyrtle
Care of Big Bluestem and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.