Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender 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
Madagascar
Types
Virginia water horehound
Broadleaf evergreen
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
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Dracaena marginata
In German
broomsedge Gras
Dracaena marginata
In French
broomsedge herbe
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Dracena marginata
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of Broomsedge and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena Marginata season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
Broomsedge and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
- Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Care of Broomsedge and Dracaena Marginata
Care of Broomsedge and Dracaena Marginata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.