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
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Virginia water horehound
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
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
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
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Dancing Bulb
In German
broomsedge Gras
Dancing Bulb
In French
broomsedge herbe
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Broomsedge and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Broomsedge and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Broomsedge and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Broomsedge and Dancing Bulb
Care of Broomsedge and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.