Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHLOX douglasii
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Phlox plant
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Phlox Pflanze
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
plante Phlox
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
planta de Phlox
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
φυτό phlox
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
planta Phlox
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Phlox roślin
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
plantae Phlox
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Phlox and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Phlox and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Phlox and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Phlox and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Phlox and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox 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.