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
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Virginia water horehound
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
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, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
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
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, 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Spindle Tree
In German
broomsedge Gras
Spindelbaum
In French
broomsedge herbe
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Ligno colos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Celastrales
Family
Poaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Andropogon
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Broomsedge and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Spindle Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Broomsedge and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Spindle Tree
Care of Broomsedge and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.