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
South America, Argentina
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
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
long with sharp edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not water excessively, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, moderate salt tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, songbirds, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
None
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowering Tips, Stem, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
CORTADERIA selloana 'Carminea Rendatleri'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Pampas Grass, Pink Pampas Grass
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Pink Pampas grass
In German
broomsedge Gras
Pink Pampas grass
In French
broomsedge herbe
Herbe Pampas rose
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Hierba de color rosa Pampas
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Pink Pampas grass
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Grama de Pampas rosa
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Różowy Pampas trawy
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Pink Pampas grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Andropogon
Cortaderia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Pink Pampas Grass
Season and care of Broomsedge and Pink Pampas Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Pink Pampas Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Pampas Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Pink Pampas Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pampas Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Pink Pampas Grass Physical Information
Broomsedge and Pink Pampas Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Pink Pampas Grass height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Pink Pampas Grass are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Pink Pampas Grass flower color: Pink
- Pink Pampas Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Broomsedge and Pink Pampas Grass
Care of Broomsedge and Pink Pampas Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Pampas Grass pruning is done Prune before Winter, 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 Pink Pampas Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.