Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Grass
  
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
  
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, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
  
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
  
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
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Not Found
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
  
Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
  
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
  
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
  
ANDROPOGON gerardii
  
Common Name
Freesia
  
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
  
In Hindi
Freesia
  
Big Bluestem grass
  
In German
Freesie
  
Große Bartgras
  
In French
Freesia
  
Barbon de Gérard herbe
  
In Spanish
fresia
  
hierba andropogon grande
  
In Greek
freesia
  
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
  
In Portuguese
freesia
  
Vetiver grande grama
  
In Polish
frezja
  
Big Bluestem trawa
  
In Latin
Freesia
  
Big bluestem herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lillosida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Poaceae
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Freesia
  
Andropogon
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Ixioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Freesia and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Freesia and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Big Bluestem season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Freesia and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Freesia and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Freesia and Big Bluestem
Care of Freesia and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Freesia 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.