Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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
Europe, Southern Europe
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
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Moisture, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ABIES alba
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Silver Fir
In German
broomsedge Gras
Weißtanne
In French
broomsedge herbe
Argent sapin
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
abeto blanco
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
ελάτης
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
prata Fir
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
srebrna Jodła
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
aBIES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Silver Fir
Season and care of Broomsedge and Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Fir season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Silver Fir Physical Information
Broomsedge and Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Silver Fir are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
- Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broomsedge and Silver Fir
Care of Broomsedge and Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Fir 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 Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.