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About Broomsedge and Overcup Oak


About Overcup Oak and Broomsedge


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Tree   

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   
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas   

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   
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1   
8-4   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.96 cm   
99+
1,680.00 cm   
25

Minimum Width
30.48 cm   
99+
1,520.00 cm   
10

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Red, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown   
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Irregular   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

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   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought   
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium   
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Pollen   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Insignificant   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat   
Dysentry, Haemorrhages   

Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem   
Bark   

Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used in construction, Used in Furniture   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus   
QUERCUS lyrata   

Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem   
Overcup Oak   

In Hindi
Broomsedge grass   
Overcup ओक   

In German
broomsedge Gras   
Overcup Oak   

In French
broomsedge herbe   
Overcup Oak   

In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge   
Overcup Roble   

In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι   
Overcup Oak   

In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama   
Overcup Oak   

In Polish
Broomsedge trawy   
Overcup Dąb   

In Latin
Broomsedge herba   
Oryza   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Not Available   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Fagales   

Family
Poaceae   
Fagaceae   

Genus
Andropogon   
Quercus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Andropogoneae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Panicoideae   
Amaryllidoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Broomsedge and Overcup Oak

Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Overcup Oak? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Overcup Oak. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Overcup Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Overcup Oak

Season and care of Broomsedge and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Overcup Oak season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Broomsedge and Overcup Oak Physical Information

Broomsedge and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Overcup Oak are as follows:

Care of Broomsedge and Overcup Oak

Care of Broomsedge and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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