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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Virginia water horehound
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
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Root Division, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Marginal wood fern
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
marginal wood fern
In German
broomsedge Gras
marginal Holz fern
In French
broomsedge herbe
marginal dryoptéride
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
helecho de madera marginal
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
samambaia de madeira marginal
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
marginalne drewna paproci
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Fern marginalibus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cyperales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Dryopteris
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 Marginal Wood Fern
Season and care of Broomsedge and Marginal Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Marginal Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Marginal Wood Fern season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Marginal Wood Fern Physical Information
Broomsedge and Marginal Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Marginal Wood Fern are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Broomsedge and Marginal Wood Fern
Care of Broomsedge and Marginal Wood Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Marginal Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.