Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Bushy Bluestem season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Poison Sumac and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.