Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
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
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Virginia water horehound
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
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, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Orange
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
-
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Prunus avium
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
चेरी का पेड़
In German
broomsedge Gras
Kirschbaum
In French
broomsedge herbe
Cerisier
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Cerezo
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Broomsedge and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Broomsedge and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Broomsedge and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Cherry Tree
Care of Broomsedge and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.