Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Western Europe
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
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple, Brown
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
Große Bartgras
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and Big Bluestem
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Wild Ginger and Big Bluestem Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and Big Bluestem are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of European Wild Ginger and Big Bluestem
Care of European Wild Ginger and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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 European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.