Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
10-1
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
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, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
indische Malve
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
malva india
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Malveae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Indian Mallow
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.