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
Southern Asia
Types
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Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
-9999
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Spinach
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
पालक
In German
Große Bartgras
Spinat
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Épinards
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Espinacas
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Espinafre
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Szpinak
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poaceae
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Spinacia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Spinach
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Spinach Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Spinach are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Spinach
Care of Big Bluestem and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.