Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Virginia water horehound
Allium sativum Garlic, Allium ursinum Wild Garlic, Allium neapolitanum Daffodil Garlic
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
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Light Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Narrow Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Budding, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
High-Phosphate Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Cancer, High cholestrol, Infections
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Alpine, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ALLIUM nigrum
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Black Garlic
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Black Garlic Plant
In German
broomsedge Gras
Schwarz Knoblauchpflanze
In French
broomsedge herbe
Noir Ail Plante
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Planta de ajo negro
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Μαύρο σκόρδο Φυτών
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Planta alho negro
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Czarny Czosnek roślin
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Allium nigrum Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Black Garlic
Season and care of Broomsedge and Black Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Black Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Garlic season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Black Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Garlic is Neutral.
Broomsedge and Black Garlic Physical Information
Broomsedge and Black Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Black Garlic height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Black Garlic are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Black Garlic flower color: White, Purple, Light Pink and Violet
- Black Garlic leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Broomsedge and Black Garlic
Care of Broomsedge and Black Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Garlic 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 Black Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.