Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Brazil
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
10-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, 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
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Abutilon
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Abutilon
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Abutilon
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Abutilon
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Abutilon
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Abutilon
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Abutilon
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Malveae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Abutilon
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Abutilon Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Abutilon are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Abutilon
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Abutilon 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 Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.