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, Western Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Gold, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Astringent, Digestive, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
extracted oil, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
TANACETUM balsamita
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Beaver Tongue, Costmary, Lady's Herb, Painted Daisy
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Painted Daisy
In German
Große Bartgras
gemalt Gänseblümchen
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
painted daisy
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
margarita pintada
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
ζωγραφισμένα μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
margarida pintada
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
malowane stokrotka
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
picta primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Andropogon
Tanacetum
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 Painted Daisy
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Painted Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Painted Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Painted Daisy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Painted Daisy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Painted Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Painted Daisy Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Painted Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Painted Daisy height is 50.80 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Painted Daisy are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Painted Daisy flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
- Painted Daisy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Painted Daisy
Care of Big Bluestem and Painted Daisy 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 Painted Daisy 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 Painted Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
