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
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Silver Maple
In German
broomsedge Gras
Silver Maple
In French
broomsedge herbe
érable argenté
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
arce plateado
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
plátano de prata
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Silver Maple
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Acereae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Silver Maple
Season and care of Broomsedge and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Silver Maple Physical Information
Broomsedge and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Silver Maple are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Silver Maple
Care of Broomsedge and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.