Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
China
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Purple
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Black
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
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate to elliptical
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
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, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
leatherleaf plant
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Leatherleaf Viburnum
In German
Große Bartgras
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
leatherleaf viburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Viburnum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Leatherleaf Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Leatherleaf Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Leatherleaf Viburnum are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
- Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Care of Big Bluestem and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.