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
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Virginia water horehound
Not Available
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
Floodplains, Lowland, River side, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Circular, dissected, long and linear
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
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
Asthma, Baldness, Cold, Cough, Migraines, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
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 As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
SABAL minor
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Bush Palmetto, Dwarf Palmetto, Little Blue Stem, Swamp Palmetto
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
बौना पल्मेट्टो
In German
broomsedge Gras
Zwerg Palmetto
In French
broomsedge herbe
Palmetto nain
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Palmetto enano
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Νάνος Palmetto
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Palmetto anão
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Dwarf Palmetto
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Pumilio Palmetto
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Dwarf Palmetto
Season and care of Broomsedge and Dwarf Palmetto is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Dwarf Palmetto Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Palmetto season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Dwarf Palmetto Physical Information
Broomsedge and Dwarf Palmetto physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Dwarf Palmetto height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Dwarf Palmetto are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Dwarf Palmetto flower color: Ivory
- Dwarf Palmetto leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Dwarf Palmetto
Care of Broomsedge and Dwarf Palmetto include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Palmetto pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.