Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
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
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Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
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
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
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Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
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Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Bromeliad
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Broomsedge grass
In German
Bromeliad
broomsedge Gras
In French
Bromeliad
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Bromeliad
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Bromeliad
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Bromeliad
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Bromeliad
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Cyperales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Broomsedge
Season and care of Bromeliad and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromeliad and Broomsedge Physical Information
Bromeliad and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Bromeliad and Broomsedge
Care of Bromeliad and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad 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.