Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, Central America
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, White
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
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, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Plum
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
बेर
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Pflaume
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
prune
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
ciruela
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
ameixa
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Śliwka
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Plum
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Plum and Bushy Bluestem
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Bushy Bluestem? We provide you with everything About Plum and Bushy Bluestem. Plum has thorns and Bushy Bluestem doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Bushy Bluestem has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Plum and Bushy Bluestem and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Plum and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plum and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Plum and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Plum and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Care of Plum and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Plum and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum 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 Plum 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.