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
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
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden, Borders
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
THELYPTERIS kunthii
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Southern Shield Fern
In German
broomsedge Gras
Southern Shield Fern
In French
broomsedge herbe
Southern Shield Fern
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Southern Shield Fern
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Southern Shield Fern
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Southern Shield Fern
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Southern Shield Fern
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Southern Shield Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Cyperales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Thelypteridaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Thelypteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Southern Shield Fern
Season and care of Broomsedge and Southern Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Southern Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Shield Fern season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Southern Shield Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Southern Shield Fern Physical Information
Broomsedge and Southern Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Southern Shield Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Southern Shield Fern are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Broomsedge and Southern Shield Fern
Care of Broomsedge and Southern Shield Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.