About Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy

Broomsedge

Busy Lizzy

About Busy Lizzy and Broomsedge

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Tender 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

Eastern Africa

Types

Virginia water horehound

Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere

Number of Varieties

Not Available

99+

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

Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-8

10-15

AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

Not Available

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.96 cm

99+

40.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

30.48 cm

99+

45.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

Not Available

White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Tan, Brown

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Oblong elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Yes

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available

Allergy

Pollen

Not Available

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

Insignificant

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds, Stem

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON virginicus

IMPATIENS walleriana

Common Name

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana

In Hindi

Broomsedge grass

wallenana

In German

broomsedge Gras

wallenana

In French

broomsedge herbe

wallenana

In Spanish

hierba Broomsedge

wallenana

In Greek

Broomsedge γρασίδι

Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών

In Portuguese

Broomsedge grama

wallenana

In Polish

Broomsedge trawy

wallenana

In Latin

Broomsedge herba

Impatiens Walleriana

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Geraniales

Family

Poaceae

Balsaminaceae

Genus

Andropogon

Impatiens

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Not Available

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Not Available

Number of Species

Not Available

1000

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Properties of Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy

Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Busy Lizzy doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Busy Lizzy has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy

Season and care of Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Busy Lizzy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.

Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy Physical Information

Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy are as follows:

Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze

Care of Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy

Care of Broomsedge and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.