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
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
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
Dry areas, roadside embankments, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
reseeds, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Gout, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
IBERIS sempervirens 'Purity'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Perennial candytuft
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Perennial candytuft
In German
broomsedge Gras
Perennial candytuft
In French
broomsedge herbe
candytuft Perennial
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
candytuft perenne
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
πολυετείς candytuft
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
candytuft perennial
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Wieloletnia candytuft
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
annos suffruticosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Perennial Candytuft
Season and care of Broomsedge and Perennial Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Perennial Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Perennial Candytuft season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Perennial Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Perennial Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Perennial Candytuft Physical Information
Broomsedge and Perennial Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Perennial Candytuft height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Perennial Candytuft are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Perennial Candytuft flower color: White
- Perennial Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Perennial Candytuft
Care of Broomsedge and Perennial Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perennial Candytuft 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 Perennial Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.