Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light 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
Oblong to lance-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Mexican Heather
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Mexican Heather
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Heather mexicana
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Mexican Heather
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Lythroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Mexican Heather
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Mexican Heather season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Mexican Heather Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Mexican Heather are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Mexican Heather
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Mexican Heather 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 Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
