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
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
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
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Magnolia champaca
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
champak
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
चंपक
In German
broomsedge Gras
champaka
In French
broomsedge herbe
magnolia champaca
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
champaca magnolia
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
μανόλιας Champaca
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
magnólia champaca
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Magnolia champaca
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Magnolia champaca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Magnoliales
Family
Poaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Michelia Champaca
Season and care of Broomsedge and Michelia Champaca is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Michelia Champaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Michelia Champaca season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic.
Broomsedge and Michelia Champaca Physical Information
Broomsedge and Michelia Champaca physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Michelia Champaca are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
- Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Care of Broomsedge and Michelia Champaca
Care of Broomsedge and Michelia Champaca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.