Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Gladiolus
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Gladiolen
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Glaïeul
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Gladiolus
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
mieczyk
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Gladiolus
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Gladiolus
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ixieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Gladiolus and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Gladiolus and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Gladiolus and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Gladiolus and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.