Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
Southeastern United States
Types
Virginia water horehound
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
sand dunes, Sandhills, Well Drained, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Digestion problems, Fever, Heart problems, hypertension, Making Herbs, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ILEX vomitoria 'Nana'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In German
broomsedge Gras
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In French
broomsedge herbe
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Celastrales
Family
Poaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Season and care of Broomsedge and Dwarf Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Dwarf Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Yaupon Holly season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Dwarf Yaupon Holly Physical Information
Broomsedge and Dwarf Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Dwarf Yaupon Holly height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Dwarf Yaupon Holly are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Dwarf Yaupon Holly flower color: White
- Dwarf Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Care of Broomsedge and Dwarf Yaupon Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Yaupon Holly 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 Dwarf Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.