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
Southeastern Asia, India, China
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
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light 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
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Elephant Apple
In German
broomsedge Gras
Elefant von Apple
In French
broomsedge herbe
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Dilleniales
Family
Poaceae
Dilleniaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Dillenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Broomsedge and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Broomsedge and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Elephant Apple
Care of Broomsedge and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.