Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial
Grass
Origin
California, Caribbean, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, Foot Hills, Woodlands
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Variety of colors
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray, Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Gray Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Rosa californica
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
California wildrose, California rose
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गुलाब
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Kalifornische Hecken-Rose
Große Bartgras
In French
Le rosier de Californie
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Rosa californica
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια αυξήθηκε
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
California aumentou
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
California róży
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
California resurrexit
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of California Rose and Big Bluestem
Season and care of California Rose and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about California Rose and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for California Rose is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
California Rose and Big Bluestem Physical Information
California Rose and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. California Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of California Rose and Big Bluestem are as follows:
California Rose flower color: Variety of colors
California Rose leaf color: Gray and Gray Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of California Rose and Big Bluestem
Care of California Rose and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer California Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.