Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, China
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
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Light Yellow
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
used as a dye
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARAGANA arborescens
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Siberian peashrub
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
Große Bartgras
In French
Caraganier de Sibérie
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Siberian Peashrub
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Siberian Peashrub
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Siberian peashrub
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Karagana syberyjska
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Siberian Peashrub
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Genus
Caragana
Andropogon
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 Peashrub and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Siberian Peashrub and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Peashrub and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Peashrub season is Spring and Big Bluestem season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Peashrub and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Siberian Peashrub and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Siberian Peashrub and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Siberian Peashrub and Big Bluestem
Care of Siberian Peashrub and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.