Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Grass like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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 Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Bushy Bluestem and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Blackjack Oak
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.