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
South America
Types
Virginia water horehound
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
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
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
broomsedge Gras
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
broomsedge herbe
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Angraecum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Vandeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Broomsedge and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Christmas Star Orchid season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Broomsedge and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Broomsedge and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Broomsedge and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Broomsedge and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.