Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, 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
Hybrid origin
Types
Virginia water horehound
Summer Damasks, Autumn Damasks
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
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Rosa × damascena
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Damask rose, rose of castile
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
जामदानी गुलाब
In German
broomsedge Gras
Damaszener-Rosen
In French
broomsedge herbe
Le rosier de Damas
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Rosa de Damasco, Rosa de Castilla
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
δαμασκηνό τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
rosa damascena
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Róża damasceńska
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
surrexit Damascum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Damask Rose
Season and care of Broomsedge and Damask Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Damask Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Damask Rose season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Damask Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Damask Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Damask Rose Physical Information
Broomsedge and Damask Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Damask Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Damask Rose are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Damask Rose flower color: Pink
- Damask Rose leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Broomsedge and Damask Rose
Care of Broomsedge and Damask Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Damask Rose 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 Damask Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.