Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Prairies, Roadsides
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Bronze, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Leaf spot
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SCHIZACHYRIUM scoparium
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Little Bluestem
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
little bluestem
Aaron Caladium
In German
wenig bluestem
Aaron Caladium
In French
barbon
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Poco bluestem
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Μικρή bluestem
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
pouco bluestem
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
trochę bluestem
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
parum bluestem
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Alismatales
Genus
Schizachyrium
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Little Bluestem and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Little Bluestem and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Little Bluestem and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Little Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Little Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Little Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Little Bluestem and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Little Bluestem and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Little Bluestem height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Little Bluestem and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Little Bluestem flower color: Not Available
Little Bluestem leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Little Bluestem and Aaron Caladium
Care of Little Bluestem and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Little Bluestem pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Little Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.