Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
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
Woodland Garden Canopy
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-5-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Poultice
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Inner bark can be dried and made into noodles, Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as a potherb, Wood used for boat making
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ULMUS pumila
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Siberian Elm
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Siberian Elm
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Siberian Elm
Große Bartgras
In French
Siberian Elm
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Siberiano Elm
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Σιβηρίας Elm
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Siberian Elm
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Siberian Elm
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Siberian Elm
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Siberian Elm and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Siberian Elm and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Elm and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Elm season is Summer and Big Bluestem season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Elm and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Siberian Elm and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Elm height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Siberian Elm and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Siberian Elm flower color: Not Available
Siberian Elm leaf color: Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Elm and Big Bluestem
Care of Siberian Elm and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Elm pruning is done Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Siberian Elm 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.