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
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Virginia water horehound
Umbrella plant
Amate
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, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
broomsedge Gras
Octopus tree
In French
broomsedge herbe
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Broomsedge and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Broomsedge and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Broomsedge and Octopus Tree
Care of Broomsedge and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.