Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
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
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Virginia water horehound
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
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
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Cocklebur
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
cocklebur
In German
broomsedge Gras
Klette
In French
broomsedge herbe
cocklebur
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
cadillo
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
ήρα
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
kokklevor
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
kokklevor
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
kokklevor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Xanthium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Cocklebur
Season and care of Broomsedge and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocklebur season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Cocklebur Physical Information
Broomsedge and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Cocklebur are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Broomsedge and Cocklebur
Care of Broomsedge and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
