Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
9, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Stewart'( Mexican Strain)
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Avocado, Mexican Avocado
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Mexican Avocado
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Mexican Avocado
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Mexican Avocado
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Mexican Avocado
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Mexican Avocado
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Mexican Avocado
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Mexican Avocado
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Mexican Avocado
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Avocado and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Mexican Avocado and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Avocado and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Avocado and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Mexican Avocado and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Avocado height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Avocado and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Mexican Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Mexican Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Mexican Avocado and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Mexican Avocado and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.