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
Brazil
Types
Virginia water horehound
Minas Gerais
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
River side, Riverine swamp forest, savannahs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Dry
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires plenty of water during 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
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist but 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Flies, Not Available, Spider Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
CATTLEYA bicolor
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Cattleya, Corsage Orchid
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Corsage Orchid
In German
broomsedge Gras
Corsage Orchid
In French
broomsedge herbe
Corsage Orchid
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Corsage Orchid
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
ὄρχις (órkhis)
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Corsage Orchid
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Katleja
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Corsage orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Cattleya
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Corsage Orchid
Season and care of Broomsedge and Corsage Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Corsage Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Corsage Orchid season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Corsage Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corsage Orchid is Not Available.
Broomsedge and Corsage Orchid Physical Information
Broomsedge and Corsage Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Corsage Orchid height is 50.80 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Corsage Orchid are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Corsage Orchid flower color: Yellow green, Light Pink, Rose, Olive and Brown
- Corsage Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Corsage Orchid
Care of Broomsedge and Corsage Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corsage Orchid 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 Corsage Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.