Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acuminate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
silky cornel
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Kinnikinnick
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Kinnikinnick
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Kinnikinnick
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Kinnikinnick
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Kinnikinnick
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Kinnikinnick
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Kinnikinnick
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Kinnikinnick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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 Kinnikinnick
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Kinnikinnick is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Kinnikinnick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Kinnikinnick season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Kinnikinnick Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Kinnikinnick are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
- Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Kinnikinnick
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick 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 Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.