Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Europe
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Swiss Chard
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Swiss Chard
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Chard suisse
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Acelgas
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Boćwina
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Betoideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Swiss Chard
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
