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
Caribbean
Types
Virginia water horehound
Not Available
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, Rainforest, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
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 water frequently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
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
Whole plant
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
COCCOTHRINAX crinita
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Old Man Palm, Thatch Palm
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
ओल्ड मैन पाम
In German
broomsedge Gras
Old Man Palm
In French
broomsedge herbe
Old Man Palm
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Anciano de Palm
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Γέρος Palm
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Old Man Palma
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Stary Palm
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Old Palm Man
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Coccothrinax
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Cryosophileae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Old Man Palm
Season and care of Broomsedge and Old Man Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Old Man Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Palm season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Palm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Old Man Palm Physical Information
Broomsedge and Old Man Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Old Man Palm height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Old Man Palm are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Old Man Palm flower color: Not Available
- Old Man Palm leaf color: Not Available
Care of Broomsedge and Old Man Palm
Care of Broomsedge and Old Man Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Palm 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 Old Man Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.