Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
not available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, 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
Lance-shaped to oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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 regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CESTRUM aurantiacum
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
orange jessamine
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Cestrum aurantiacum
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Hammersträucher
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Cestrum aurantiacum
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Cestrum
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Cestrum aurantiacum
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Cestrum aurantiacum
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Cestrum aurantiacum
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Cestrum aurantiacum
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Cestrum aurantiacum and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring and Summer and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cestrum aurantiacum and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Cestrum aurantiacum and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Cestrum aurantiacum height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Cestrum aurantiacum and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cestrum aurantiacum 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.