Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
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
Southwestern United States, California
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
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Firecracker penstemon
In German
broomsedge Gras
Kracher penstemon
In French
broomsedge herbe
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Poaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Broomsedge and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Broomsedge and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Broomsedge and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.