Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue 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
Toothed
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Needs more water during establishment
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
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
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
pachysandra
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Ysander
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
pachysandra
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Pachysandra
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Pachysandra
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Runianka
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Genus
Andropogon
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
sarcococceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Pachysandra
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Pachysandra season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and Pachysandra Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Pachysandra are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Pachysandra
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.