Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Not Available
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Pink, Lavender
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Lemon Thyme
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Zitronenthymian
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
citron Thyme
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
citron Thyme
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Lemon Thyme
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
