Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Turpentine bush
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
एगुएर
Broomsedge grass
In German
Aguirre
broomsedge Gras
In French
Aguirre
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Aguirre
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Αγκίρε
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Aguirre
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Aguirre
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Aguirre
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ericameria
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aguirre and Broomsedge
Season and care of Aguirre and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aguirre and Broomsedge Physical Information
Aguirre and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Broomsedge are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Aguirre and Broomsedge
Care of Aguirre and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
