Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
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
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
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
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Big Bluestem grass
In German
indische Malve
Große Bartgras
In French
Mallow indienne
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
malva india
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
vitifolium
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Genus
Abutilon
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Big Bluestem
Care of Indian Mallow and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Indian Mallow 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.