Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
Not Available
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
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Variegated Cassava
In German
Große Bartgras
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
panaché manioc
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
variegated Cassava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Lillosida
Not Available
Order
Poaceae
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Manihoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Cassava season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Big Bluestem and Variegated Cassava
Care of Big Bluestem and Variegated Cassava 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 Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
