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
World/Pandemic
Types
Virginia water horehound
Cyperus esculentus
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
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-12
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Gold, Bronze, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, 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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires consistently moist soil
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Pigs
Allergy
Pollen
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Protects from sun damage
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, used for weaving hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
-
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
CYPERUS esculentus
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Nut Sedge,chufa sedge, nut grass, yellow nutsedge
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
अखरोट सेज
In German
broomsedge Gras
Nuss -Segge
In French
broomsedge herbe
souchet
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
tuerca de la juncia
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
καρύδι σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Nut Sedge
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
nakrętka turzyca
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
nut Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Cypereae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Nut Sedge
Season and care of Broomsedge and Nut Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Nut Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Nut Sedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Nut Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nut Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Nut Sedge Physical Information
Broomsedge and Nut Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Nut Sedge height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Nut Sedge are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Nut Sedge flower color: Orange, Gold, Bronze and Tan
- Nut Sedge leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Broomsedge and Nut Sedge
Care of Broomsedge and Nut Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nut Sedge 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 Nut Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.