Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Mexico
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
-
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-14
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
12-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
tabardillo
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
tabardillo
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
tabardillo
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
tabardillo
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Tabardillo
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Tabardillo
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Tabardillo
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Tabardillo Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Tabardillo are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Tabardillo
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.