Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
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
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
एमु बुश
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Emu Bush
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Emu Bush
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Emu Bush
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Emu Bush
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Emu Bush
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Emu Bush Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Emu Bush are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Emu Bush
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Emu Bush 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 Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
