Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, 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
Grasses
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Dry areas
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
3-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used to feed livestock
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Bouteloua gracilis
Broomsedge grass
In German
Bouteloua Gracilis
broomsedge Gras
In French
Bouteloua aristidoides
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Chondrosum gracile
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Bouteloua gracilis
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Bouteloua Gracilis
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Bouteloua Gracilis
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Bouteloua Gracilis
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Bouteloua
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cynodonteae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Broomsedge
Season and care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bouteloua Gracilis and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bouteloua Gracilis and Broomsedge Physical Information
Bouteloua Gracilis and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Bouteloua Gracilis and Broomsedge are as follows:
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Broomsedge
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bouteloua Gracilis 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.