What is
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
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
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
12-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
38.10 cm
99+
610.00 cm
99+
Minimum Width
152.40 cm
99+
300.00 cm
99+
Plant Color
Flower Color
Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Thorns
No
Yes
Season
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
No
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Facts
Flowers
Yes
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
No
Yes
Edible Fruit
No
No
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
No
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
No
No
Fragrant Leaf
No
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Yes
Showy Bark
No
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
No
Invasive
No
No
Self-Sowing
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
Joshua Tree
In German
Große Bartgras
Joshua Tree
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Joshua Tree
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Joshua ligno
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poaceae
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Yucca
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
50
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