Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
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
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Overcup Oak
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Overcup Oak
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Overcup Oak
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Oryza
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Overcup Oak and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak 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.