Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
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
Hybrid origin
Types
Virginia water horehound
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
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
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Silver
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
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
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Russian Sage
In German
broomsedge Gras
russische Sage
In French
broomsedge herbe
sabio ruso
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Sage ruso
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Ρωσική Sage
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Sábio russo
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
rosyjski Sage
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Russian Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Perovskia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Russian Sage
Season and care of Broomsedge and Russian Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Russian Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Russian Sage season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Russian Sage Physical Information
Broomsedge and Russian Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Russian Sage are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Broomsedge and Russian Sage
Care of Broomsedge and Russian Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.