Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Köcherbaum
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Quiver Tree
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Quiver Tree and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quiver Tree 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.