Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Grass
Origin
Asia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Garden Peony
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Jardin Pivoine
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Garden Peony
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Cyperales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Garden Peony and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Peony and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Garden Peony and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Garden Peony and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Garden Peony and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony 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.