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
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Virginia water horehound
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
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
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Average
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
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
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Gladiolus
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Gladiolus
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
broomsedge Gras
Gladiolen
In French
broomsedge herbe
Glaïeul
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Gladiolus
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Gladiolus
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
mieczyk
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Gladiolus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Gladiolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Ixieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Ixioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Gladiolus
Season and care of Broomsedge and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Gladiolus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Gladiolus Physical Information
Broomsedge and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Gladiolus are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Gladiolus
Care of Broomsedge and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.