Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
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Types
Virginia water horehound
Switchgrass
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
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Moist
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Deers
Aesthetic Uses
-
small hedge
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
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
PANICUM
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Panicum
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
panikom
In German
broomsedge Gras
panikom
In French
broomsedge herbe
panikom
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
panikom
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Panicum
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Panicum
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Panicum
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Panicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Panicum
Season and care of Broomsedge and Panicum is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Panicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Panicum season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Panicum is Moist while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Panicum Physical Information
Broomsedge and Panicum physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Panicum are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Panicum
Care of Broomsedge and Panicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Panicum 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 Panicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.