Broomsedge

Macaw

About Broomsedge and Macaw

Broomsedge

Macaw

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Grass

Tree

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

Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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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

Subtropical climates, subtropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.96 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.48 cm550.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory, Gray

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Magenta, Violet

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Tan, Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Cuneate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Wet Site, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Does not require regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds, Stem

Wood

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON virginicus

TRIPLARIS americana

Common Name

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick

In Hindi

Broomsedge grass

Macaw

In German

broomsedge Gras

Ara

In French

broomsedge herbe

ara

In Spanish

hierba Broomsedge

guacamayo

In Greek

Broomsedge γρασίδι

μακώ

In Portuguese

Broomsedge grama

arara

In Polish

Broomsedge trawy

ara

In Latin

Broomsedge herba

Ara

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Caryophyllales

Family

Poaceae

Polygonaceae

Genus

Andropogon

Triplaris

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Broomsedge and Macaw

Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Macaw. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Macaw has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broomsedge and Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Macaw

Season and care of Broomsedge and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.

Broomsedge and Macaw Physical Information

Broomsedge and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Macaw are as follows:

Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
Macaw leaf color: Green

Care of Broomsedge and Macaw

Care of Broomsedge and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.