Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
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
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Tan
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Marijuana
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Marihuana
Große Bartgras
In French
Marijuana
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Marijuana
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Maconha
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Marihuana
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Marijuana
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Cannabaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cannabis
Andropogon
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Marijuana and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Marijuana and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Marijuana and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Marijuana and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Marijuana and Big Bluestem
Care of Marijuana and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Marijuana 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.