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
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Virginia water horehound
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
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
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Brake Fern
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Brake Fern Plant
In German
broomsedge Gras
Brems Farnanlage
In French
broomsedge herbe
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Cyperales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Pteridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Brake Fern
Season and care of Broomsedge and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Brake Fern season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Brake Fern Physical Information
Broomsedge and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Brake Fern are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Broomsedge and Brake Fern
Care of Broomsedge and Brake Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brake Fern pruning is done 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 Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.