Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
lucky clover is a type of clover
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
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Prevent weeds
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
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
OXALIS tetraphylla
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Lucky Clover
In German
broomsedge Gras
Glücksklee
In French
broomsedge herbe
trèfle porte-bonheur
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
trébol de la suerte
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
τυχερό τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
trevo da sorte
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
lucky koniczyny
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
felix Trifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Trifolium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Lucky Clover
Season and care of Broomsedge and Lucky Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Lucky Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lucky Clover season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Lucky Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Lucky Clover Physical Information
Broomsedge and Lucky Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Lucky Clover height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Lucky Clover are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Lucky Clover flower color: Yellow green, Magenta and Fuchsia
- Lucky Clover leaf color: Green, Light Green and Chocolate
Care of Broomsedge and Lucky Clover
Care of Broomsedge and Lucky Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lucky Clover 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 Lucky Clover needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.