Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Keep ground moist
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
Loam
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
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
None
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
meadow saffron
In German
Große Bartgras
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Meadow Saffron
Care of Big Bluestem and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.