Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Burgundy, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
DODONAEA viscosa 'Purpurea'
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Hopbush, Purple Hopseed Bush
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Hydrangea
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Hortensia
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Hortensia
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Hortênsia
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Not Available
Family
Poaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Purple Hopseed Bush
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Purple Hopseed Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Purple Hopseed Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Purple Hopseed Bush season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Hopseed Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Hopseed Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Purple Hopseed Bush Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Purple Hopseed Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Purple Hopseed Bush height is 350.00 cm and width 195.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Purple Hopseed Bush are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Purple Hopseed Bush flower color: Not Available
- Purple Hopseed Bush leaf color: Purple, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Purple Hopseed Bush
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Purple Hopseed Bush 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 Purple Hopseed Bush 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 Purple Hopseed Bush needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
