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
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Virginia water horehound
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
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
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
long with sharp edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Leaf spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Yucca gloriosa
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
spanish dagger
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Spanish Bayonet
In German
broomsedge Gras
Spanish Bayonet
In French
broomsedge herbe
Spanish bayonet
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Spanish bayonet
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Spanish bayonet
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Spanish bayonet
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Spanish bayonet
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Spanish bayonet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Spanish Bayonet
Season and care of Broomsedge and Spanish Bayonet is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Spanish Bayonet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Spanish Bayonet season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Spanish Bayonet Physical Information
Broomsedge and Spanish Bayonet physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Broomsedge and Spanish Bayonet are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
- Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Broomsedge and Spanish Bayonet
Care of Broomsedge and Spanish Bayonet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Bayonet 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 Spanish Bayonet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
