Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
12 - 4
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
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
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
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
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
Große Bartgras
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poaceae
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Pedaliaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Proboscidea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ram's Horn season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Ram's Horn
Care of Big Bluestem and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.