Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
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
Freestone, Clingstone
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
डोनट पीच
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Donut Pfirsich
Große Bartgras
In French
Donut Peach
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Donut Peach
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Donut Peach
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Donut Peach
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cetoniinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Donut Peach and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Donut Peach and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Donut Peach and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Donut Peach and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Donut Peach and Big Bluestem
Care of Donut Peach and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Donut Peach 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.