Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
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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
5-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Magenta, Violet
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
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Does not require regular watering
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
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
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
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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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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:
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.