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
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
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Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-9
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
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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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
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poaceae
Juglandales
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae
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.