Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
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
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Virginia water horehound
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
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
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
Decorating walls
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Joshua Tree
In German
broomsedge Gras
Joshua Tree
In French
broomsedge herbe
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Joshua Tree
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Broomsedge and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Joshua Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Broomsedge and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Joshua Tree
Care of Broomsedge and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.