Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Deep Red, Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Pomegranate
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
अनार
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Granatapfel
Große Bartgras
In French
Grenade
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Granada
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Ρόδι
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Romã
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Granat
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
malogranatum
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Punicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Punicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pomegranate and Big Bluestem
Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Big Bluestem? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Big Bluestem. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Big Bluestem doesn't have thorns. Also Pomegranate does not have fragrant flowers. Pomegranate has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching and Big Bluestem has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching. 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 Pomegranate and Big Bluestem and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pomegranate and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Pomegranate and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Pomegranate and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pomegranate season is Spring and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pomegranate and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Pomegranate and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Pomegranate and Big Bluestem
Care of Pomegranate and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.