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
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Virginia water horehound
Lemna minor
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
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
1-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
duckweed
In German
broomsedge Gras
Entengrütze
In French
broomsedge herbe
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
duckweed
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Rzęsa
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Lemneae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Duckweed
Season and care of Broomsedge and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Broomsedge and Duckweed Physical Information
Broomsedge and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Duckweed are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Broomsedge and Duckweed
Care of Broomsedge and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.