Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Western Asia
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
broad, flat
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
मीठी चेरी
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Süße Kirsche
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Cereza dulce
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Cereja doce
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Cherry
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.