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 Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Virginia water horehound
Epigeal, Hypogeal
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 sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Allergy
Pollen
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Beans
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
बीजपत्र
In German
broomsedge Gras
Cotyledon
In French
broomsedge herbe
Cotyledon
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Cotyledon
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Cotyledon
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Liścień
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Cotyledon
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Rosids
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Cotyledon
Season and care of Broomsedge and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Broomsedge and Cotyledon Physical Information
Broomsedge and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Cotyledon are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Broomsedge and Cotyledon
Care of Broomsedge and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.