Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
8 - 5
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
Well drained
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
रजत बाबा
In German
Große Bartgras
Silver Sage
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Silver Sage
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
silver Sage
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
silver Sage
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
silver Sage
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Silver Sage
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Silver Sage Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Silver Sage are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Big Bluestem and Silver Sage
Care of Big Bluestem and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.