Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Baby Pink, White
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
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Phlox stansburyi
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Phlox stansbury
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Phlox stansbury
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Phlox stansbury
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Phlox stansbury
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Phlox stansbury
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Phlox stansbury
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Phlox stansbury
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Phlox stansbury
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Phlox stansbury
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox stansbury and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Phlox stansbury and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox stansbury and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox stansbury season is Spring and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox stansbury is Loam and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox stansbury is Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox stansbury and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Phlox stansbury and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox stansbury height is 30.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox stansbury and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Phlox stansbury flower color: Baby Pink and White
Phlox stansbury leaf color: Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Phlox stansbury and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Phlox stansbury and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox stansbury pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox stansbury 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.