Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Fruit
  
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
  
India, Melanesia
  
Types
Virginia water horehound
  
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
  
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
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
  
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Over-head watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
  
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
  
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
  
MANGIFERA indica
  
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
  
Mango
  
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
  
आम का पेड़
  
In German
broomsedge Gras
  
Mango Baum
  
In French
broomsedge herbe
  
Manguier
  
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
  
Árbol de mango
  
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
  
Mango Tree
  
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
  
Mangueira
  
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
  
Drzewo mango
  
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
  
Mango ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Anacardiaceae
  
Genus
Andropogon
  
Mangifera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Andropogoneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Panicoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Mango Tree
Season and care of Broomsedge and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Mango Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Mango Tree Physical Information
Broomsedge and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Mango Tree are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
- Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Broomsedge and Mango Tree
Care of Broomsedge and Mango Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.