Broomsedge Bluestem
About Broomsedge Bluestem
Beard Grass has green leaves and stems turning dark red-purple then bright orange in late fall. It's not recommended for a formal garden and does not tolerate heavy mulch, but is good used in managed rural areas. It is found in savannas, flatwoods, maritime wet grasslands, disturbed pinelands, other wetlands, old fields, roadbanks, and other disturbed sites.
Taxonomy
Andropogon virginicus
Andropogon
Poaceae
Poales
Also known as
Yellowsedge bluestem and Whiskey grass
How to care for Broomsedge Bluestem
Water
How often to water your Broomsedge Bluestem
every 9
Broomsedge Bluestem needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Broomsedge Bluestem in your home
a window
Broomsedge Bluestem love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Broomsedge Bluestem does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Broomsedge Bluestem in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Broomsedge Bluestem
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Broomsedge Bluestem after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Broomsedge Bluestem prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Broomsedge Bluestem requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Broomsedge Bluestem does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Broomsedge Bluestem should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Broomsedge Bluestem is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Broomsedge Bluestem can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Broomsedge Bluestem can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
Care Summary for Broomsedge Bluestem
Broomsedge Bluestem
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
