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
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Types
Virginia water horehound
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
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
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
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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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Bearded Iris
In German
broomsedge Gras
Schwertlilie
In French
broomsedge herbe
Iris barbu
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
bearded Iris
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Irideae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Broomsedge and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Broomsedge and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Bearded Iris
Care of Broomsedge and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.