Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Africa
Types
Virginia water horehound
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
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
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
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
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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, 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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Dracaena
In German
broomsedge Gras
Dracaena
In French
broomsedge herbe
Dracaena
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Dracaena
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Dracena
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Dracaena
Season and care of Broomsedge and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Broomsedge and Dracaena Physical Information
Broomsedge and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Dracaena are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Dracaena
Care of Broomsedge and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena 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 needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.