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
Mexico, Central America
Types
Virginia water horehound
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Edible Uses
Insignificant
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Hydrangea
In German
broomsedge Gras
Hortensie
In French
broomsedge herbe
Hortensia
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Hortensia
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Hortênsia
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Hortensja
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Hibiscus
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Chaco
Season and care of Broomsedge and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Chaco Physical Information
Broomsedge and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Chaco are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Chaco
Care of Broomsedge and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.