Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Tender 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
Africa
Types
Not Available
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-15
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
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
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
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Dracaena
In German
Große Bartgras
Dracaena
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Dracaena
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Dracaena
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Dracena
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Liliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Dracaena
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Dracaena Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Dracaena are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Dracaena
Care of Big Bluestem and Dracaena 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 Dracaena 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.