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
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Virginia water horehound
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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
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
-
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
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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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Decorating walls
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
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Stem
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
jumping cholla
In German
broomsedge Gras
jumping cholla
In French
broomsedge herbe
jumping cholla
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
jumping cholla
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
jumping cholla
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
jumping cholla
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Andropogon
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Broomsedge and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Broomsedge and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Jumping Cholla
Care of Broomsedge and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.