Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Bulb, Flowering Plants
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
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
10 - 1
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Decoration 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
Not Available
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Große Bartgras
Nickende Distel
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
musk Thistle
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Musk Thistle
Care of Big Bluestem and Musk Thistle 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 Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.