Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
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
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Virginia water horehound
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
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
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Grass like
V-Shaped
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
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
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
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
houseleek
In German
broomsedge Gras
Hauswurz
In French
broomsedge herbe
joubarbe
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
houseleek
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
houseleek
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
houseleek
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
houseleek
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Sedeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Houseleek
Season and care of Broomsedge and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Houseleek season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Houseleek Physical Information
Broomsedge and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Houseleek are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Broomsedge and Houseleek
Care of Broomsedge and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
