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
North America, Canada
Types
Virginia water horehound
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
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
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
broomsedge Gras
Amerikanische Platane
In French
broomsedge herbe
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Platanaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Platanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and American Sycamore
Season and care of Broomsedge and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and American Sycamore season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and American Sycamore Physical Information
Broomsedge and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and American Sycamore are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Broomsedge and American Sycamore
Care of Broomsedge and American Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.