Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Virginia water horehound
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
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
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
broomsedge Gras
Rockets Freifrau
In French
broomsedge herbe
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Broomsedge and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Broomsedge and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Dame's Rocket
Care of Broomsedge and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.