Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
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
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
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
broomsedge Gras
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
broomsedge herbe
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Andropogon
Opuntia Mill
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Opuntieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Opuntioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Broomsedge and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Barbary Fig season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Broomsedge and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Barbary Fig
Care of Broomsedge and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.