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
Polynesia
Types
Virginia water horehound
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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
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
False Aralia
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Aralia
In German
broomsedge Gras
falsch Aralia
In French
broomsedge herbe
faux Aralia
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Aralia false
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
falsum Aralia
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Plerandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broomsedge and False Aralia
Season and care of Broomsedge and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and False Aralia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and False Aralia Physical Information
Broomsedge and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and False Aralia are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and False Aralia
Care of Broomsedge and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.