Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender 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
South America, Brazil
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
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Rosette
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Tip cutting
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
NEOREGELIA
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Neoregelia
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Neoregelia
In German
broomsedge Gras
Neoregelia
In French
broomsedge herbe
Neoregelia
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
neoregelia
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
neoregelia
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
neoregelia
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Neoregelia
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Neoregelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Bromeliales
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Neoregelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Broomsedge and Neoregelia
Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Neoregelia? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Neoregelia. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Neoregelia doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Neoregelia has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broomsedge and Neoregelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Neoregelia
Season and care of Broomsedge and Neoregelia is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Neoregelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Neoregelia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Neoregelia is Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Neoregelia is Not Available.
Broomsedge and Neoregelia Physical Information
Broomsedge and Neoregelia physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Neoregelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Broomsedge and Neoregelia are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Neoregelia flower color: Not Available
- Neoregelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Broomsedge and Neoregelia
Care of Broomsedge and Neoregelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Neoregelia 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 Neoregelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.