Big Bluestem

Pecan

About Big Bluestem and Pecan

Big Bluestem

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Tree

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

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-75-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7 - 1

9-1

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.10 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

152.40 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Food for animals

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON gerardii

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Big Bluestem grass

पेकॉन

In German

Große Bartgras

Pekannuss

In French

Barbon de Gérard herbe

Pacanier

In Spanish

hierba andropogon grande

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι

Pecan

In Portuguese

Vetiver grande grama

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Big Bluestem trawa

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Big bluestem herba

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Lillosida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poaceae

Juglandales

Family

Poaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Andropogon

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

15019

1 27800

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Properties of Big Bluestem and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Big Bluestem and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Big Bluestem and Pecan. Big Bluestem doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Big Bluestem does not have fragrant flowers. Big Bluestem has allergic reactions like and Pecan has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Big Bluestem and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Pecan

Season and care of Big Bluestem and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Big Bluestem and Pecan Physical Information

Big Bluestem and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Pecan are as follows:

Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Big Bluestem and Pecan

Care of Big Bluestem and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.