Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America
Types
Virginia water horehound
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
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
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
African Marigold
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
In German
broomsedge Gras
Studentenblume
In French
broomsedge herbe
Marigold africaine
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
caléndula africana
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Αφρικής κατιφές
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
marigold africano
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
afrykański nagietka
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Tageteae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and African Marigold
Season and care of Broomsedge and African Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and African Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and African Marigold season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for African Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and African Marigold Physical Information
Broomsedge and African Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and African Marigold are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
- African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and African Marigold
Care of Broomsedge and African Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.