Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
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
Osmanthus fragrans
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Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
2-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about 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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Tea Olive
Große Bartgras
In French
Tea Olive
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
té verde oliva
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Tea Olive
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Genus
Osmanthus
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Tea Olive and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Tea Olive and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tea Olive and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Tea Olive and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Tea Olive and Big Bluestem
Care of Tea Olive and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tea Olive 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.