Big Bluestem

Esperanza

About Big Bluestem and Esperanza

Big Bluestem

Esperanza

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Tree

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

Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil

Types

Yellow elder, Ginger thomas

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-78-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7 - 1

12-10

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, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.10 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

152.40 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple

Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

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

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Food for animals

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON gerardii

TECOMA stans

Common Name

Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot

Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush

In Hindi

Big Bluestem grass

Esperanza

In German

Große Bartgras

Esperanza

In French

Barbon de Gérard herbe

Esperanza

In Spanish

hierba andropogon grande

Esperanza

In Greek

Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι

Esperanza

In Portuguese

Vetiver grande grama

Esperanza

In Polish

Big Bluestem trawa

Esperanza

In Latin

Big bluestem herba

Esperanza

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Lillosida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poaceae

Lamiales

Family

Poaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Andropogon

Tecoma

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

15014

1 27800

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Properties of Big Bluestem and Esperanza

Wondering what are the properties of Big Bluestem and Esperanza? We provide you with everything About Big Bluestem and Esperanza. Big Bluestem doesn't have thorns and Esperanza doesn't have thorns. Also Big Bluestem does not have fragrant flowers. Big Bluestem has allergic reactions like and Esperanza has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Big Bluestem and Esperanza and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Esperanza

Season and care of Big Bluestem and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Big Bluestem and Esperanza Physical Information

Big Bluestem and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Esperanza are as follows:

Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Big Bluestem and Esperanza

Care of Big Bluestem and Esperanza 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 Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.