Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Lowland, sand dunes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
11-6
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown
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, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, 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 branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Vine
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
VITIS rotundifolia
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Muscadine
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Muscadine
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Muscadine
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Muscadine
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Muscadine
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
μοσχοστάφυλο
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Muscadine
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Muscadine
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Muscadine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Rhamnales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Muscadine
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Muscadine is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Muscadine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Muscadine season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Muscadine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Muscadine is Acidic, Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and Muscadine Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Muscadine physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Muscadine height is Not Available and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Muscadine are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Muscadine flower color: White and Green
- Muscadine leaf color: Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Muscadine
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Muscadine 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 Muscadine pruning is done Remove branches that rub together, 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 Muscadine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
