Broomsedge

Cape Daisy

About Broomsedge and Cape Daisy

Broomsedge

Cape Daisy

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

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

South Africa

Types

Virginia water horehound

Asteraceae

Number of Varieties

-25

0 40000

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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

gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

6-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.96 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.48 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Tan, Brown

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Gray Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Elliptic, toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds, Stem

Flowers

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON virginicus

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'

Common Name

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy

In Hindi

Broomsedge grass

Cape Daisy

In German

broomsedge Gras

Cape Daisy

In French

broomsedge herbe

Cape Daisy

In Spanish

hierba Broomsedge

Margarita del Cabo

In Greek

Broomsedge γρασίδι

Cape Daisy

In Portuguese

Broomsedge grama

Cape Daisy

In Polish

Broomsedge trawy

Cape Daisy

In Latin

Broomsedge herba

Cape Daisy

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Asterales

Family

Poaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Andropogon

Osteospermum

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

‎Calenduleae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

185

1 27800

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Properties of Broomsedge and Cape Daisy

Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Cape Daisy? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Cape Daisy. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Cape Daisy

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

Broomsedge and Cape Daisy Physical Information

Broomsedge and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Cape Daisy are as follows:

Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Broomsedge and Cape Daisy

Care of Broomsedge and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.