Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
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
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
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 early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Bombini
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Bushy Bluestem and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Black Tupelo
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Black Tupelo 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 Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.