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
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Virginia water horehound
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
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
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
8 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purplish Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Narrowly linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Sod
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Water frequently while growing
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
POA pratensis
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Kentucky Bluegrass
In German
broomsedge Gras
Kentucky Bluegrass
In French
broomsedge herbe
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Pasto azul de Kentucky
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Wiechlina
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Kentucky Bluegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Poeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Kentucky Bluegrass
Season and care of Broomsedge and Kentucky Bluegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Kentucky Bluegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Kentucky Bluegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Kentucky Bluegrass Physical Information
Broomsedge and Kentucky Bluegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Broomsedge and Kentucky Bluegrass are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
- Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Broomsedge and Kentucky Bluegrass
Care of Broomsedge and Kentucky Bluegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.