Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Yellow
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Gelbe wilde Indigo
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Jaune Indigo sauvage
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Amarillo salvaje del añil
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Crocus Coneflower
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Baptisia
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 Yellow Wild Indigo and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Wild Indigo and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring. The type of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Wild Indigo and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Yellow Wild Indigo and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Wild Indigo and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers 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 Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.