Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
China, Japan
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shade of upland trees
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Pink, Rose
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
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
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
winter daphne
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
winter daphne
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Daphne odora
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Daphne odora
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Daphne odora
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Daphne odora
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Daphne odora
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Daphne odora
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Winter Daphne and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Winter Daphne 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.