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, Alaska, Canada
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
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Scale Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Silverberry
In German
broomsedge Gras
Silverberry
In French
broomsedge herbe
Silverberry
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Silverberry
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Silverberry
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Silverberry
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Rhamnales
Family
Poaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Silverberry
Season and care of Broomsedge and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Silverberry Physical Information
Broomsedge and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Silverberry are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Broomsedge and Silverberry
Care of Broomsedge and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.