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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Ivory
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, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Red Elderberry
In German
Große Bartgras
Rote Holunder
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Red sureau
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Red Elderberry
Care of Big Bluestem and Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.