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
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Medium
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Food, Wood is used for making 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
जोनाथन सेब
In German
Große Bartgras
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonathan Apple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Jonathan Apple
Care of Big Bluestem and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.