Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark 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
Alternate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
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, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
ARDISIA japonica
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Japanese Ardisia
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Japanese Ardisia
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Japanese Ardisia
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Ardisia japonica
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Japanese Ardisia
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Japanese Ardisia
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Japanese Ardisia
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Japanese Ardisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Japanese Ardisia
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Japanese Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Japanese Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Japanese Ardisia season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic.
Bushy Bluestem and Japanese Ardisia Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Japanese Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Japanese Ardisia are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Japanese Ardisia
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Japanese Ardisia 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 Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.
