Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
Not Available
Types
Virginia water horehound
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
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
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
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-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Hibiscus moscheutos
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
In German
broomsedge Gras
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In French
broomsedge herbe
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Hibiscus rosa Luna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Season and care of Broomsedge and Hibiscus Luna Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Hibiscus Luna Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral.
Broomsedge and Hibiscus Luna Rose Physical Information
Broomsedge and Hibiscus Luna Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Hibiscus Luna Rose are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
- Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Care of Broomsedge and Hibiscus Luna Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hibiscus Luna Rose pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.