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
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
broomsedge Gras
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
broomsedge herbe
Noir noyer
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
nogal negro
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
nogueira preta
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Juglandales
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Juglandinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Black Walnut
Season and care of Broomsedge and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Walnut season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Black Walnut Physical Information
Broomsedge and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Black Walnut are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Black Walnut
Care of Broomsedge and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.