Life Span
Perennial
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, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
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Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
-
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
SALIX alba
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
White Willow
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
White Willow
In German
Große Bartgras
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
wierzba biała
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poaceae
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and White Willow
Season and care of Big Bluestem and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Big Bluestem and White Willow Physical Information
Big Bluestem and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and White Willow are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and White Willow
Care of Big Bluestem and White Willow 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 White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.