Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Snow Flake
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Schneeflocke
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Flocon de neige
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Aureus
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Snow Flake and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Snow Flake and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Snow Flake and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Snow Flake and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.