Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Bird Cherry
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.