Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
  
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
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
  
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
  
Not Available
  
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
  
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Pale White, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Black, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
  
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
  
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Hanging Basket, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
  
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
  
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
  
ALOE arborescens
  
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
  
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
  
चमेली
  
In German
Große Bartgras
  
Jasmin
  
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
  
Jasmin
  
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
  
Hortensia
  
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
  
υδραγεία
  
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
  
Jasmin
  
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
  
Jasmin
  
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
  
Jasmin
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lillosida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poaceae
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Aloaceae
  
Genus
Andropogon
  
Jasminium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Jasmineae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Jasmine
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jasmine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Jasmine Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Jasmine are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Jasmine
Care of Big Bluestem and Jasmine 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 Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.