Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Silver dust
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Dusty Miller
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Dusty Miller
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Dusty Miller
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Dusty Miller
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Andropogon
Centaurea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Dusty Miller season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Dusty Miller
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Dusty Miller 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 Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.