Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
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
Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
coastal environs, Deciduous forests, Fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
8-14
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Rosa nutkana
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Nootka rose, bristly rose, wild rose
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Nootka गुलाब
In German
Große Bartgras
Nootka Rose
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Rosa nutkana
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Nootka rose
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Rosa nutkana
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Nootka rose
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Nootka róży
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Rosa nutkana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Nootka rose
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Nootka rose is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Nootka rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Nootka rose season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Nootka rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nootka rose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Nootka rose Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Nootka rose physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Nootka rose height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Nootka rose are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Nootka rose flower color: Yellow
- Nootka rose leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Nootka rose
Care of Big Bluestem and Nootka rose 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 Nootka rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nootka rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.