Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
10-1
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Sassafras
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Sassafras
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Sassafras
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Sassafras
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Sasafrás
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
sassafrás
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Sassafras
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Sassafras
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Lauroideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Sassafras
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Sassafras season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Sassafras Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Sassafras are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Sassafras
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.