Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Abelia
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Abelia
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Abelia
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Abelia
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Abelia
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Abelia
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Dipsacales
Family
Poaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Caprifolioideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Abelia
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and Abelia Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Abelia are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Abelia
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.