Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Central America, Colombia, Mexico
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Toothed
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
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 Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, 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
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Tagetes tenuifolia
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
signet marigold, golden marigold
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
गोल्डन गेंदा
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Schmalblättrige Studentenblume
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Tagète citron
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Tagetes tenuifolia
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
χρυσή κατιφέ
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
calêndula ouro
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Aksamitka wąskolistna
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Golden Marigold
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Golden Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Golden Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Golden Marigold season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Golden Marigold Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Golden Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Golden Marigold height is 150.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Golden Marigold are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Golden Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Golden Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Golden Marigold
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Golden Marigold 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 Golden Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.