Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Rosa arkansana
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Rosa arkansana
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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 Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Prairie Wild Rose 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 Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.