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
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
Not Available
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
2-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
used as a dye
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Siberian peashrub
In German
Große Bartgras
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Caragana
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Peashrub season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Big Bluestem and Siberian Peashrub 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 Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.