Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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 Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
मौसम्बी
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
süße Limone
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
doce de limão
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Citreae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Lime
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Sweet Lime 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 Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.