Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or 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
Europe
Types
Not Available
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-8
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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
Average Water Needs
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Swiss Chard
In German
Große Bartgras
Swiss Chard
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Chard suisse
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Acelgas
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Boćwina
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poaceae
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Betoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Big Bluestem and Swiss Chard
Care of Big Bluestem and Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.