Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Europe
Types
Virginia water horehound
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
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
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Throat itching
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
broomsedge Gras
Sellerie Kohl
In French
broomsedge herbe
céleri chou
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
apio col
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
aipo couve
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Broomsedge and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Broomsedge and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Broomsedge and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Celery Cabbage
Care of Broomsedge and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.