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
Southern Asia, China
Types
Virginia water horehound
garlic chives, oriental garlic, Asian chives,
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
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
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 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Antibacterial, Cardiac, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a moth repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ALLIUM tuberosum
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Chinese Chives
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Chinese Chives
In German
broomsedge Gras
Knoblauch-Schnittlauch
In French
broomsedge herbe
Ciboule de Chine
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Allium tuberosum
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Chinese Chives
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Allium tuberosum
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Chinese Chives
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Chinese Chives
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Chinese Chives
Season and care of Broomsedge and Chinese Chives is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Chinese Chives Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chives season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chives is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chives is Neutral.
Broomsedge and Chinese Chives Physical Information
Broomsedge and Chinese Chives physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Chinese Chives height is 25.40 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Chinese Chives are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Chinese Chives flower color: White
- Chinese Chives leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Chinese Chives
Care of Broomsedge and Chinese Chives include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chives 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 Chinese Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.