Broomsedge

Hosta

About Broomsedge and Hosta

Broomsedge

Hosta

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

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

Asia

Types

Virginia water horehound

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

-70

0 40000

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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

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-83-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

9-2

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.96 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.48 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Tan, Brown

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Grafting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON virginicus

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

Common Name

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

Hosta

In Hindi

Broomsedge grass

Hosta

In German

broomsedge Gras

Hosta

In French

broomsedge herbe

Hosta

In Spanish

hierba Broomsedge

Hosta

In Greek

Broomsedge γρασίδι

Hosta

In Portuguese

Broomsedge grama

Hosta

In Polish

Broomsedge trawy

Hosta

In Latin

Broomsedge herba

strone

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Asparagales

Family

Poaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Andropogon

Hosta

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Agavoideae

Number of Species

170

1 27800

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Properties of Broomsedge and Hosta

Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Hosta? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Hosta. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Hosta doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Hosta has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broomsedge and Hosta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Hosta

Season and care of Broomsedge and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hosta season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Broomsedge and Hosta Physical Information

Broomsedge and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Hosta are as follows:

Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green

Care of Broomsedge and Hosta

Care of Broomsedge and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.