Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
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
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Needs less watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Post Oak
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Große Bartgras
Post oak
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Post oak
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Post oak
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Post Oak
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
post Oak
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Post Oak
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Post Oak season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Post Oak Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Post Oak are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Post Oak
Care of Big Bluestem and Post Oak 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 Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.