Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-6
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute
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
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Bog Rosemary
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Rosmarinheide
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Bushy Bluestem and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Bog Rosemary
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.