Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Rich Woods
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Große Bartgras
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Big Bluestem and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Big Bluestem and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.