Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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 Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Virginia water horehound
Curly Locks, Roman Gold, Emerald Falls Pendula
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
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
-
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Green, Plum
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
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
occasional watering once established
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Antidote, Antifungal, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Inner Wood, Outer Bark
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Incense, Oil is used for aromatherapy, The essential oil is used as insect repellent, Used as a building material, Wood is used to store meat and food grains
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
CEDRUS deodara
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
देवदार
In German
broomsedge Gras
Deodar Cedar
In French
broomsedge herbe
Deodar Cedar
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Deodar Cedar
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
κέδρους Cedar
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Deodar Cedar
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Deodar Cedar
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Deodar Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Abietoideae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Deodar Cedar
Season and care of Broomsedge and Deodar Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Deodar Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Deodar Cedar season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Deodar Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deodar Cedar is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Deodar Cedar Physical Information
Broomsedge and Deodar Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Deodar Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Deodar Cedar are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Deodar Cedar
Care of Broomsedge and Deodar Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deodar Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deodar Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.