Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Caribbean, Central America
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
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?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, 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
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Cold, Negativity
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Gardenia
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Gardenia
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Gardenia
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Gardenie
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Gardénia
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Gardenia
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
γαρδένια
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
gardênia
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Gardenia
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Gardenia
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Genus
Gardenia
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Gardenia and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Gardenia and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Bushy Bluestem season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Gardenia and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Gardenia and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Gardenia and Bushy 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 Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gardenia 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.