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
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Virginia water horehound
Diothonea, Auliza
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
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Epidendrum
In German
broomsedge Gras
Epidendrum
In French
broomsedge herbe
Epidendrum
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Epidendrum
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Epidendrum
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Epidendrum
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Epidendrum
Season and care of Broomsedge and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Epidendrum Physical Information
Broomsedge and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Epidendrum are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Epidendrum
Care of Broomsedge and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.