Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Dry areas, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 5
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Toscana azul Romero
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Tusci Rosemary blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Rosmarinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Tuscan Blue Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Tuscan Blue Rosemary season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bushy Bluestem and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Tuscan Blue Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Tuscan Blue Rosemary are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
- Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Tuscan Blue Rosemary 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 Tuscan Blue Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuscan Blue Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.