Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender 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
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-11
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Grass like
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
अरवी
In German
Große Bartgras
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Colocasia
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Colocasia
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Colocasia
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Kolokazja
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Liliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Taro
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Taro Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Taro are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Big Bluestem and Taro
Care of Big Bluestem and Taro 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 Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.