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
Europe
Types
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Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
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Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
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Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
david ward
In German
Große Bartgras
david ward
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
david ward
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
david ward
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
david ward
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
david ward
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
david ward
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Big Bluestem and David Ward
Season and care of Big Bluestem and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and David Ward Physical Information
Big Bluestem and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and David Ward are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big Bluestem and David Ward
Care of Big Bluestem and David Ward 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 David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.