Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
broad, flat
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
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
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Seeds
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
English laurel
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Laurier-cerise
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Prunus padus
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of English Laurel and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of English Laurel and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Laurel and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
English Laurel and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of English Laurel and Bushy Bluestem
Care of English Laurel and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel pruning is done 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 English Laurel 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.