Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Round
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Kale
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
गोभी
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Grünkohl
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Chou frisé
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Col rizada
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Couve
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
kale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Kale
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Kale season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and Kale Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Kale are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Kale
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Kale 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 Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.