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
India, China
Types
Virginia water horehound
Bead tree
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 margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
broomsedge Gras
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
broomsedge herbe
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
azederaque
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
azederaque
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Melieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Broomsedge and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinaberry Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Broomsedge and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Broomsedge and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, 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 Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.