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
Melanesia
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
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
बर्फ बुश
In German
broomsedge Gras
Schnee Bush
In French
broomsedge herbe
neige Bush
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
nieve Bush
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
neve de Bush
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Euphorbiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Antidesmatoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Snow Bush
Season and care of Broomsedge and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Bush season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Snow Bush Physical Information
Broomsedge and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Snow Bush are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Broomsedge and Snow Bush
Care of Broomsedge and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.