Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
North America
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, String, Used for woodware, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
American Elm Tree
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and American Elm
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and American Elm season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and American Elm Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and American Elm are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and American Elm
Care of Bushy Bluestem and American Elm 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 American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.