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
Mexico
Types
Virginia water horehound
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
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
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Laelia
In German
broomsedge Gras
Laelia
In French
broomsedge herbe
Laelia
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Laelia
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Laelia
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Laelia
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Laelia
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Orchidales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Laelia
Season and care of Broomsedge and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is Not Available.
Broomsedge and Laelia Physical Information
Broomsedge and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Laelia are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Laelia
Care of Broomsedge and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.