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
  
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
  
meadows, Upland, Wild
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
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
  
Not Available, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Condiment
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
  
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
  
LEUCANTHEMUM 'Full Sail'
  
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
  
Shasta Daisy
  
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
  
Shasta Daisy
  
In German
broomsedge Gras
  
Shasta Daisy
  
In French
broomsedge herbe
  
Shasta Daisy
  
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
  
Shasta Daisy
  
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
  
Shasta Daisy
  
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
  
Shasta Daisy
  
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
  
Shasta Daisy
  
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
  
Shasta Daisy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Andropogon
  
Leucanthemum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Andropogoneae
  
Anthemideae
  
Subfamily
Panicoideae
  
Asteroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Shasta Daisy
Season and care of Broomsedge and Shasta Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Shasta Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Shasta Daisy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Shasta Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shasta Daisy is Neutral.
Broomsedge and Shasta Daisy Physical Information
Broomsedge and Shasta Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Shasta Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Shasta Daisy are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Shasta Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Shasta Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Shasta Daisy
Care of Broomsedge and Shasta Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shasta Daisy 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 Shasta Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.