Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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
Western United States
Types
Virginia water horehound
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Number of Varieties
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
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cylindrical
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Fat Albert Spruce
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
In German
broomsedge Gras
Fat Albert Spruce
In French
broomsedge herbe
Fat Albert Spruce
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Fat Albert Spruce
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Fat Albert έλατο
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Fat Albert Spruce
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Fat Albert Świerk
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Fat Albert Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Fat Albert Spruce
Season and care of Broomsedge and Fat Albert Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Fat Albert Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Fat Albert Spruce season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Fat Albert Spruce Physical Information
Broomsedge and Fat Albert Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Fat Albert Spruce are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Broomsedge and Fat Albert Spruce
Care of Broomsedge and Fat Albert Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fat Albert Spruce pruning is done 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 Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.