Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Acer circinatum
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
बेल मेपल
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Wein-Ahorn
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Maple Vine
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
arce vid
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Vine Maple
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
vitis Maple
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Vine Maple and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Vine Maple and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Vine Maple and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Vine Maple and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Vine Maple and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Vine Maple and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Vine Maple 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.