Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
10-8
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai, Borders
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
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a laxative
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Mandarin
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Mandarin
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
mandarin
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
mandarín
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
tangerina
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Mandarynka
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
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 Mandarin
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and Mandarin Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Mandarin are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Mandarin
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Mandarin 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 Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.