Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Herbs
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
Western United States, Alaska, California
Types
Virginia water horehound
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
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
Chaparral, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
NEMOPHILA menziesii
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Baby Blue Eyes
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
In German
broomsedge Gras
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
In French
broomsedge herbe
bébé yeux bleus usine
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
bebé ojos azules planta
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
bebê olhos azuis planta
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
baby blue eyes plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Not Available
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Nemophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Hydrophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Season and care of Broomsedge and Baby Blue Eyes Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Baby Blue Eyes Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Baby Blue Eyes Plant Physical Information
Broomsedge and Baby Blue Eyes Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Baby Blue Eyes Plant are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
- Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Care of Broomsedge and Baby Blue Eyes Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.