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
Eastern Asia
Types
Virginia water horehound
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
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
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
fleeceflower
In German
broomsedge Gras
fleeceflower
In French
broomsedge herbe
fleeceflower
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Polygonum affine
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
fleeceflower
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
fleeceflower
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Unknown
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Broomsedge and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Fleeceflower season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Broomsedge and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Broomsedge and Fleeceflower
Care of Broomsedge and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
