Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
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, Pink, Light Pink
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
géant nénuphar
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
lirio de agua
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
νούφαρο
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
waterlily
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Cyperales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Victoria
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Waterlily and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Giant Waterlily and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.