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
Not available
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
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
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
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
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 fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
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
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Chayote
In German
broomsedge Gras
Chayote
In French
broomsedge herbe
Chayote
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Chayote
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Chayote
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
chuchu
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Chayote
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Chayote
Season and care of Broomsedge and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chayote season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Chayote Physical Information
Broomsedge and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Broomsedge and Chayote are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Chayote
Care of Broomsedge and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.