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
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
broomsedge Gras
Lichtnussbaum
In French
broomsedge herbe
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Kukui
Season and care of Broomsedge and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Kukui Physical Information
Broomsedge and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Kukui are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Broomsedge and Kukui
Care of Broomsedge and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.