Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender 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 Africa
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
11-12
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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Insignificant
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
persian violet
In German
Große Bartgras
persian violet
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
persian violet
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Violeta persa
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Violeta persa
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Persian Violet
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poaceae
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Persian Violet
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Persian Violet Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Persian Violet are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Persian Violet
Care of Big Bluestem and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.