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
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
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
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
सागर अंगूर
In German
broomsedge Gras
Sea Grape
In French
broomsedge herbe
Sea Grape
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Sea Grape
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Sea Grape
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Sea Grape
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Eriogonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Sea Grape
Season and care of Broomsedge and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Sea Grape Physical Information
Broomsedge and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Sea Grape are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Broomsedge and Sea Grape
Care of Broomsedge and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.