Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Virginia water horehound
Quercus stellata
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
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs less watering
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
Clay, 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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Post Oak
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
पोस्ट ओक
In German
broomsedge Gras
Post oak
In French
broomsedge herbe
Post oak
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Post oak
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Post Oak
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
post Oak
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Post Oak
Season and care of Broomsedge and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Post Oak season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Post Oak Physical Information
Broomsedge and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Post Oak are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Post Oak
Care of Broomsedge and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.