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
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Types
Virginia water horehound
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
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
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Eulalia
In German
broomsedge Gras
Eulalia
In French
broomsedge herbe
Eulalia
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Eulalia
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Eulalia
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Eulalia
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Eulalia
Season and care of Broomsedge and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Eulalia Physical Information
Broomsedge and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Eulalia are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Broomsedge and Eulalia
Care of Broomsedge and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.