Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Toothed
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
CITRUS
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Citrus
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Zitruspflanzen
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Citrus
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Citrus
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Citrus
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Cytrus
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
citrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Citreae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Citrus
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Citrus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Citrus Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Citrus are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Citrus
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Citrus 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 Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
