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
Types
Virginia water horehound
Water elm
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, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblique base
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
American Elm
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
broomsedge Gras
amerikanische Ulme
In French
broomsedge herbe
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
olmo americano
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
American Elm
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
olmo americano
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Elm
Season and care of Broomsedge and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Elm Physical Information
Broomsedge and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Elm are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Elm
Care of Broomsedge and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.