Broomsedge

Persian Violet

About Broomsedge and Persian Violet

Broomsedge

Persian Violet

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Grass

Tender 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

Eastern Africa

Types

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

-15

0 40000

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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

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-811-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.96 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.48 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Ovate

Thorns

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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

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

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

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Insignificant

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds, Stem

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON virginicus

EXACUM affine

Common Name

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

German Violet, Persian Violet

In Hindi

Broomsedge grass

persian violet

In German

broomsedge Gras

persian violet

In French

broomsedge herbe

persian violet

In Spanish

hierba Broomsedge

Violeta persa

In Greek

Broomsedge γρασίδι

Περσικό Violet

In Portuguese

Broomsedge grama

Violeta persa

In Polish

Broomsedge trawy

Persian Violet

In Latin

Broomsedge herba

hyacinthum Persarum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Gentianales

Family

Poaceae

Gentianaceae

Genus

Andropogon

Exacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Exaceae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

125

1 27800

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Properties of Broomsedge and Persian Violet

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

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Persian Violet

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

Broomsedge and Persian Violet Physical Information

Broomsedge and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Persian Violet are as follows:

Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Broomsedge and Persian Violet

Care of Broomsedge and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.