Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early to mid-summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used for making hedges
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, cathartic, Cholagogue, Detoxification, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Immunity, Odontalgic, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BUXUS 'Green Mountain' COPF
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Buxus Green Mountain Baum
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Buxus Green Tree Montagne
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Buxus árbol verde de la montaña
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Buxus Árvore verde da montanha
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Buxus Green Mountain Drzewo
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Buxus Viridis ligno
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Buxus Green Mountain and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Buxus Green Mountain and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buxus Green Mountain season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buxus Green Mountain is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buxus Green Mountain is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Buxus Green Mountain and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Buxus Green Mountain and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Buxus Green Mountain height is 152.40 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Buxus Green Mountain and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Buxus Green Mountain flower color: Light Yellow
Buxus Green Mountain leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Buxus Green Mountain and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buxus Green Mountain pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Buxus Green Mountain needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
