Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, China
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Light Yellow
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
used as a dye
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARAGANA arborescens
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Siberian peashrub
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Caraganier de Sibérie
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Siberian Peashrub
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Siberian Peashrub
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Siberian peashrub
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Karagana syberyjska
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Siberian Peashrub
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Caragana
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Siberian Peashrub and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Siberian Peashrub and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Peashrub and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Peashrub season is Spring and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Peashrub and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Siberian Peashrub and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Peashrub and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Siberian Peashrub and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Siberian Peashrub and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.