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
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Virginia water horehound
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
CHEILANTHES eckloniana
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Desert Fern, Lipfern, Rock Fern
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Hydrangea
In German
broomsedge Gras
Hortensie
In French
broomsedge herbe
Hortensia
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Hortensia
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Hortênsia
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Hortensja
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Not Available
Family
Poaceae
Pteridaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Not Available
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 Desert Fern
Season and care of Broomsedge and Desert Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Desert Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Fern season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Desert Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Desert Fern Physical Information
Broomsedge and Desert Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Desert Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Desert Fern are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Desert Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Desert Fern leaf color: Not Available
Care of Broomsedge and Desert Fern
Care of Broomsedge and Desert Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Fern 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 Desert Fern needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.
