Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
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
Southwestern United States
Types
Virginia water horehound
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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
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
-
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
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Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
silver dollar
In German
broomsedge Gras
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
broomsedge herbe
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
planta de la plata
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
silver dollar
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Broomsedge and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Dollar season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Broomsedge and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Broomsedge and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Silver Dollar
Care of Broomsedge and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.