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