Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
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
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
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, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
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 pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gardenia
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Gardenia
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Gardenia
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Gardenie
Große Bartgras
In French
Gardénia
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Gardenia
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
γαρδένια
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
gardênia
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Gardenia
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Gardenia
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Order
Gentianales
Poaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Gardenia and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Big Bluestem season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Gardenia and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Gardenia and Big Bluestem
Care of Gardenia and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gardenia 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.