Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
All sorts of environments
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, 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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Pelargonium
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Pelargonium
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Pelargonium
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Pelargonium
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
pelargônio
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Pelargonium
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Pelargonium
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Pelargonium and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Pelargonium and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pelargonium and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Pelargonium and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.