Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Madagascar
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Devil's Backbone
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Devil's Backbone
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Devils Backbone
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.