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, Brazil
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 environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Pitanga
In German
broomsedge Gras
Pitanga
In French
broomsedge herbe
Pitanga
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Pitanga
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Pitanga
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Pitanga
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Pitanga
Season and care of Broomsedge and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pitanga season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Pitanga Physical Information
Broomsedge and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Pitanga are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Broomsedge and Pitanga
Care of Broomsedge and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.