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
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Virginia water horehound
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
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
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Reduce watering in winter
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Cleistocactus
In German
broomsedge Gras
Cleistocactus
In French
broomsedge herbe
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Andropogon
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Broomsedge and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Broomsedge and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Broomsedge and Cleistocactus
Care of Broomsedge and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.