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
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Virginia water horehound
Candleberry 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
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
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 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
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Chinese Tallow
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
चीनी तेल
In German
broomsedge Gras
chinesisch Talg
In French
broomsedge herbe
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
suif chinois
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
sebo chinesa
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
chiński łój
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Triadica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Hippomaneae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Broomsedge and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Tallow season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Broomsedge and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Broomsedge and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Chinese Tallow
Care of Broomsedge and Chinese Tallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Tallow pruning is done 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 Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.