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
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Virginia water horehound
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo
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, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Red
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
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, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
EUONYMUS alatus
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Burning Bush Plant
In German
broomsedge Gras
Brennender Busch Pflanze
In French
broomsedge herbe
Bush brûlant des plantes
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
La quema de la planta de Bush
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Burning Bush Φυτών
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Bush ardente Planta
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Płonącego krzewu roślin
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Planta flammae rubi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Celastrales
Family
Poaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Andropogon
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Burning Bush
Season and care of Broomsedge and Burning Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Burning Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Burning Bush season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Burning Bush Physical Information
Broomsedge and Burning Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Burning Bush are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Burning Bush flower color: Yellow green
- Burning Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Burning Bush
Care of Broomsedge and Burning Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Burning Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Burning Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.