Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender 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
Japan
Types
Virginia water horehound
not available
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
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
CALANTHE discolor
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Ground Orchid
In German
broomsedge Gras
Ground Orchid
In French
broomsedge herbe
Ground Orchid
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Ground Orchid
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Ground Orchid
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Ground Orchid
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Ground Orchid
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Ground Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Bletilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Ground Orchid
Season and care of Broomsedge and Ground Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Ground Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ground Orchid season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Ground Orchid Physical Information
Broomsedge and Ground Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Ground Orchid are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
- Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Broomsedge and Ground Orchid
Care of Broomsedge and Ground Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.