Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for insects
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
ARDISIA humilis
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Ardisia, low shoebutton
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Ardisia
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Ardisia
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Ardisia
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Ardisia
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Ardisia
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Ardisia
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Ardisia
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Ardisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Primulales
Family
Poaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Ardisia
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Ardisia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and Ardisia Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Ardisia are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Ardisia
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Ardisia 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 Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.