Broomsedge

Devils Backbone

About Broomsedge and Devils Backbone

Broomsedge

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Shrub

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

Madagascar

Types

Virginia water horehound

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

-8

0 40000

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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

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.96 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.48 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Tan, Brown

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Ovate

Thorns

✔ ✘

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds, Stem

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

Broomsedge grass

Devil's Backbone

In German

broomsedge Gras

Devil's Backbone

In French

broomsedge herbe

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

hierba Broomsedge

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Broomsedge γρασίδι

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Broomsedge grama

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Broomsedge trawy

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Broomsedge herba

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Malpighiales

Family

Poaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Andropogon

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

12000

1 27800

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Properties of Broomsedge and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Devils Backbone. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broomsedge and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Broomsedge and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Broomsedge and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Broomsedge and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Broomsedge and Devils Backbone

Care of Broomsedge and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.