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
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Virginia water horehound
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
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
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
broomsedge Gras
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
broomsedge herbe
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Moreae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Broomsedge and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mulberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Broomsedge and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Broomsedge and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Black Mulberry
Care of Broomsedge and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.