Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
China
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
12 - 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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Alphonse Karr Bamboo 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 Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.