Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
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, Ivory
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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, Brown, Bronze
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
firethorn
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
firethorn
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
firethorn
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
firethorn
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
firethorn
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
firethorn
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
firethorn
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Pyracantha
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Firethorn and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Firethorn and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Firethorn and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Firethorn and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn 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.