Broomsedge

Ashoka

About Broomsedge and Ashoka

Broomsedge

Ashoka

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Tree

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

Southeastern Asia, India

Types

Virginia water horehound

Saraca asoca

Number of Varieties

-1

0 40000

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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

Forests, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12-10

Sunset Zone

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.96 cm850.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.48 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Dark Salmon

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Pink, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Tan, Brown

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds, Stem

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON virginicus

SARACA indica

Common Name

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree

In Hindi

Broomsedge grass

Saraca इंडिका

In German

broomsedge Gras

SARACA indica

In French

broomsedge herbe

Saraca indica

In Spanish

hierba Broomsedge

indica Saraca

In Greek

Broomsedge γρασίδι

Saraca indica

In Portuguese

Broomsedge grama

Saraca indica

In Polish

Broomsedge trawy

Saraca indica

In Latin

Broomsedge herba

Saraca indica

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Fabales

Family

Poaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Andropogon

Saraca

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Broomsedge and Ashoka

Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Ashoka. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Ashoka has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broomsedge and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Ashoka

Season and care of Broomsedge and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ashoka season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.

Broomsedge and Ashoka Physical Information

Broomsedge and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Ashoka are as follows:

Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper

Care of Broomsedge and Ashoka

Care of Broomsedge and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka 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 Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.