Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
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
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Große Bartgras
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Order
Scrophulariales
Poaceae
Family
Pedaliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ram's Horn and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Big Bluestem
Care of Ram's Horn and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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.