Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Virginia water horehound
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
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
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
DIERVILLA lonicera
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
In German
broomsedge Gras
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
In French
broomsedge herbe
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Bush madreselva
Planta
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Dipsacales
Family
Poaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Diervilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Diervilleae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Broomsedge and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Honeysuckle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Broomsedge and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Broomsedge and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Broomsedge and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
