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
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-15
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, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
QUICKSTICK
In German
Große Bartgras
QUICKSTICK
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
QuickStick
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Quickstick
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Quickstick Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Quickstick are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Quickstick
Care of Big Bluestem and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.