Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Open areas
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Diamond-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, when new, water every week
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
POPULUS Nigra Italica
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Lombardy Poplar
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
ऐस्प
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Lombardei Pappel
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
peuplier de Lombardie
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Lombardía álamo
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Λομβαρδίας λεύκες
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Lombardia Poplar
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Lombardia Topola
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Lombardiae Poplar
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Salicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lombardy Poplar and Bushy Bluestem
Wondering what are the properties of Lombardy Poplar and Bushy Bluestem? We provide you with everything About Lombardy Poplar and Bushy Bluestem. Lombardy Poplar doesn't have thorns and Bushy Bluestem doesn't have thorns. Also Lombardy Poplar does not have fragrant flowers. Lombardy Poplar has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Bushy Bluestem has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Runny nose and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lombardy Poplar and Bushy Bluestem and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lombardy Poplar and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Lombardy Poplar and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Lombardy Poplar and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lombardy Poplar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lombardy Poplar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lombardy Poplar and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Lombardy Poplar and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Lombardy Poplar height is 1,220.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Lombardy Poplar and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Lombardy Poplar flower color: Not Available
Lombardy Poplar leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Lombardy Poplar and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lombardy Poplar pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lombardy Poplar needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.