Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
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
Cold Regions, gardens
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
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Diuretic, Fever
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CLERODENDRUM wallichii
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Bridal Veil, Nodding Clerodendron, Wallich's glorybower, Nutan bleeding heart
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Bridal veil plant
Broomsedge grass
In German
Brautschleier Pflanze
broomsedge Gras
In French
usine de voile de mariée
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
planta de velo de novia
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Νυφικό πέπλο φυτό
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
planta véu de noiva
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Welon roślin
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Flammeum herba
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Clerodendrum
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Teucrioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bridal Veil and Broomsedge
Season and care of Bridal Veil and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bridal Veil and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bridal Veil season is Fall and Broomsedge season is Fall. The type of soil for Bridal Veil is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bridal Veil is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bridal Veil and Broomsedge Physical Information
Bridal Veil and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bridal Veil height is 76.20 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Bridal Veil and Broomsedge are as follows:
Bridal Veil flower color: White
Bridal Veil leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Bridal Veil and Broomsedge
Care of Bridal Veil and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bridal Veil pruning is done Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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 Bridal Veil 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.