Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Rhododendron
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
rhododendron
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Rhododendron
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
rhododendron
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
rododendro
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
rododendro
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
rododendron
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Rhododendron
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Rhododendron
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Rhododendron and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Rhododendron and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Rhododendron and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Rhododendron and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.