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
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Virginia water horehound
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Hydrangea
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Hydrangea
In German
broomsedge Gras
Hortensie
In French
broomsedge herbe
Hortensia
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Hortensia
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Hortênsia
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Hortensja
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Hydrangea
Season and care of Broomsedge and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Broomsedge and Hydrangea Physical Information
Broomsedge and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Hydrangea are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Hydrangea
Care of Broomsedge and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.