Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Herbs
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
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
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
Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Improve heart health, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ADENIUM obesum
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Sabi star, Impala lily
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
रेगिस्तानी गुलाब
In German
broomsedge Gras
Wüstenrose
In French
broomsedge herbe
Desert Rose
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Rosa del desierto
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Τριαντάφυλλο της ερήμου
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Rosa do Deserto
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Kwiat pustyni
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Desert resurrexit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Desert Rose
Season and care of Broomsedge and Desert Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Desert Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Rose season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Desert Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Desert Rose Physical Information
Broomsedge and Desert Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Desert Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Desert Rose are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Desert Rose flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Desert Rose leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Desert Rose
Care of Broomsedge and Desert Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Rose pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in winter, 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 Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.