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
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Types
Virginia water horehound
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
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
ditches, Lake margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
extracted oil, Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
brewing beer
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Golden Hops
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
साधारण राज़क
In German
broomsedge Gras
Echter Hopfen
In French
broomsedge herbe
Houblon
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Humulus lupulus
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Golden Hop
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Lúpulo
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Chmiel zwyczajny
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Golden Hop
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Urticales
Family
Poaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Golden Hops
Season and care of Broomsedge and Golden Hops is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Golden Hops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Hops season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Golden Hops is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Hops is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Golden Hops Physical Information
Broomsedge and Golden Hops physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Golden Hops height is 370.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Broomsedge and Golden Hops are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Golden Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
- Golden Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Care of Broomsedge and Golden Hops
Care of Broomsedge and Golden Hops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, 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 Golden Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.