Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Bulb, Flowering Plants
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
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Virginia water horehound
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
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
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
broomsedge Gras
Nickende Distel
In French
broomsedge herbe
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
musk Thistle
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Broomsedge and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Broomsedge and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Musk Thistle
Care of Broomsedge and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.