Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Not Available
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
coneflower
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Sonnenhut
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
coneflower
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
equinácea
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
coneflower
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Coneflower
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
jeżówka
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Andropogon
Echinacea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Coneflower
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Coneflower season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Coneflower Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Coneflower are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Coneflower
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Coneflower 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 Coneflower pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
